Rivian plans to launch a hands-free driving assistant system for its electric R1T and R1S vehicles later this year, followed by an “eyes-off” version in 2026, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told a press roundtable. Tells in interview. A post on the Rivian forums and reported by ElectrekThe first part of the system looks like it will work similarly to Ford's Blue Cruise or GM's Super Cruise software, which are Level 2 assistants that only work on highways fully mapped by each manufacturer.
It's unclear if current Gen 1 and Gen 2 Rivian vehicles will support the upcoming hands-free assistant software or if it will come in upgraded models or Upcoming R2 SUV,
Gen 2 vehicles already come with special features like matrix headlights and an upgraded light bar invert colorsAccording to a Rivian forum user, Joe Scarring says that can be used as an indicator to let others know that a Rivian is operating autonomously. Gen 2 vehicles also come with a new Rivian Autonomy PlatformWhich may mean that Gen 1 vehicles aren't going to get some of the upcoming advanced ADAS features.
Currently, Rivian trucks have available “Driver Plus” advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS), which work similarly to Tesla's standard Autopilot software in that they are capable of lane keeping and auto speed up/slow down. However, like other Level 2 systems, you still need to pay attention to the road.
in an email the vergeRivian's product communications manager, Courtney Richardson, confirmed Scaringe's comments about the upcoming ADAS upgrade in an interview yesterday. Richardson says there are no further details to add at this time. Currently, only Mercedes-Benz a level 3 autonomous system ship This works in some states in the US, allowing drivers to see off the road.