I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare - CNBC
A comparative review of Tesla's FSD and Rivian's Autonomy+ driver-assistance systems highlights the trade-offs between current market leaders. While Rivian is praised for its safety guardrails, Tesla remains ahead in point-to-point navigation capabilities.
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Reflects the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle technology and the competitive landscape of the automotive industry.
DETROIT — What's the best advanced driver-assistance system on the market? Ask Rivian Automotive 's new artificial intelligence and it will say its creator.
"Rivian's is truly exceptional … an unmatched blend of safety and technology," the chatbot told me during hourslong drives in one of its R1T pickup trucks in which the vehicle largely controlled itself on several Midwest highways.
While the Rivian AI bot may be biased, that's exactly the company's goal with a new generation of vehicle software and technologies: to be the best. Rivian is trying to catch up to — and then surpass — Tesla 's FSD (Supervised) capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't use.
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