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  "path": "/threads/self-driving-discussion-thread-2026.2633790/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-09T14:04:16.000Z",
  "site": "https://forums.anandtech.com",
  "tags": [
    "The Garage",
    "Rivian Autonomy+: Universal Hands-Free, Co-steer, and AI innovation"
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  "textContent": "Great video on the upcoming Rivian R2:\n\n* $2,500 system (Tesla charges $8,000 & Lifetime is being retired this week in favor of a $99/mo subscription service)\n* 11 cameras (65 megapixels total)\n* 5 radars (including a front imaging radar)\n* **LIDAR**(top of windshield)\n* In-house compute platform\n* Self-driving computer developed in-house by Rivian (800 TOPS platform with two of them for 1,600 TOPS)\n\n\n\n###   Rivian Autonomy+: Universal Hands-Free, Co-steer, and AI innovation \n\nEnjoy an evolving set of advanced driver assistance features with Autonomy+. Explore Universal Hands-Free, Co-steer, Auto Parking, Lane Change on Command and more features that help make every mile more effortless.\n\nrivian.com\n\n\nTesla has the best platform on the planet, but they lack LIDAR, which I think will hold them back.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
  "title": "Self-driving discussion thread (2026)"
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