Rivian buys startup to turn 400,000 daily clips into 3D sims
Rivian is expanding its autonomous vehicle capabilities by acquiring a 15-person UK startup that specializes in converting real-world driving data into 3D test environments. The acquired startup was recently founded by former Tesla Autopilot simulation engineer and a Wayve neural simulator veteran. The acquisition aims to leverage customer footage to create digital road models for testing Rivian's autonomous systems.
Key points
- Rivian acquired Third Dimension to turn customer driving data into 3D simulations for self-driving development
- Startup founded in 2024 by Tesla and Wayve engineers specializing in autonomous vehicle simulation
- Acquisition price undisclosed; strategic move to accelerate autonomous capability testing
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