According to Dave Lee (@heydave7), Rivian's recent Autonomy and AI Day presentation highlighted the company's commitment to integrating both radar and LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle development, contrasting sharply with Tesla's camera/vision-only strategy. This sensor fusion approach seeks to enhance vehicle perception in diverse environments, especially under poor visibility conditions, which could offer significant business value for commercial and all-weather applications. Citing Rivian's official event, the company believes radar and LiDAR can complement camera-based AI systems, potentially unlocking new market opportunities in sectors where reliability and safety are paramount. This move signals a growing industry debate about optimal sensor stacks for scalable autonomous driving solutions (source: Dave Lee, Twitter; Rivian Autonomy and AI Day 2025).