RIVIAN JUST REVEALED THEIR FUTURE — AND IT’S BIGGER THAN R2

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Rivian's Q3 shareholder meeting revealed significant strategic directions, with the R2 remaining on track for first-half 2026 deliveries, albeit with limited initial volumes. A key announcement is the formation of 'Mind Robotics,' a separate entity backed by $110 million in seed funding, focused on AI-enabled industrial robotics and manufacturing solutions, positioning Rivian as a broader tech ecosystem player. The company also detailed its autonomy roadmap, emphasizing a phased rollout starting with hands-free driving, progressing to point-to-point navigation, and eventually hands-off, eyes-off capabilities, primarily targeting consumer-owned vehicles. The R2 launch edition will feature a well-appointed dual-motor configuration, balancing features and price, with other trims and powertrains expected later. Rivian also hinted at additional variants built off the R2 and R3 platforms, suggesting a wider future product lineup.