Rivian acquires world-model startup Third Dimension to speed up self-driving

Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a UK startup that uses AI to turn images and video into lifelike 3D worlds. The technology will help Rivian build simulators for its advanced driver assistance features and the robotaxis it plans to supply to Uber; terms were not disclosed.

• Third Dimension was founded in 2024 and raised $7 million in seed funding
• Rivian receives over 400,000 sequences per day from customer fleets
• The 15-person team will join Rivian's autonomy and AI group in London
• The deal supports Rivian's robotaxi plans for Uber