Core Insights - Rivian Automotive showcased its plans for artificial intelligence, automation, and an internally developed silicon chip during its first "Autonomy and AI Day," which impressed Wall Street but highlighted ongoing challenges related to demand and capital [1][3][5] Stock Performance - Following the event, Rivian's stock fell by 6.1% to close at $16.43 per share, but recovered during intraday trading on Friday, rising more than 15% [2] - Analysts noted that while Rivian's technology announcements were impressive, the stock's decline was justified due to prior gains and the lack of a major AI partnership announcement [5][8] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Needham raised its price target for Rivian by 64% to $23 per share, citing tech announcements and higher delivery expectations for the new R2 SUV [3] - Morgan Stanley set a price target of $12, attributing $7 to software and services and $5 to the core automotive business, reflecting concerns about demand and profitability [13][14] Technological Developments - Rivian introduced a proprietary chip, RAP1, designed for autonomous driving, along with an evolved software architecture and a new AI assistant [5] - The company aims to achieve full autonomy with a roadmap that begins with updates to its hands-free driving system [6] Market Challenges - Rivian faces challenges such as slumping EV demand, particularly after the expiration of tax credits, and internal struggles related to product development and capital [9][10] - Analysts highlighted that the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems remains low across the industry, putting Rivian at a competitive disadvantage [10] Financial Position - Rivian ended the third quarter with $7.7 billion in total liquidity, including nearly $7.1 billion in cash, which is seen as a strong position for the upcoming R2 launch [16] - The R2 midsize SUV, priced around $45,000, is crucial for expanding Rivian's customer base and proving its profitability efforts [16][18]

RT Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt)This is Rivian's next-generation Autonomy hardware and software platform, which the company says is a "self-improving, end-to-end AI system for our autonomy platform that scales."• 11 cameras (65 total megapixels)• 5 radars• New front-facing LiDAR• Powered by a new in-house designed chip called RAP1 (5nm TSMC)Rivian also detailed its software-first approach to autonomy, powered by the new Rivian Autonomy Platform and an end-to-end data loop used for training. The company in ...

Rivian's developed its own artificial intelligence chip for its future cars. That gamble might pave the way to fully autonomous driving. A lot of the tech world imagines a future where we don't own cars at all.We're talking about fleets of robo taxis. They're summoned through an app, maybe no steering wheel or driver controls at all. But Rivian's in the camp that does see people owning their own cars in the future and being willing to pay top dollar for a software platform that allows the car to drive itsel ...