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flag Rivian will use affordable lidar in its 2026 R2 SUV, shifting from camera-only systems like Tesla’s.

flag Rivian's autonomy chief James Philbin says falling lidar costs have made the technology a "no-brainer" for its self-driving vehicles, enabling its inclusion in the upcoming R2 SUV by late 2026. flag Once too expensive for mass-market use, lidar sensors now cost just a few hundred dollars, making them comparable in price to radar. flag Rivian is integrating lidar into its autonomy strategy, using it alongside an in-house AI chip to enhance safety and navigation, marking a shift from Tesla’s camera-only approach.

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