Rivian buys UK startup Third Dimension to build 3D driving simulations

Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a 15-person UK startup that uses generative AI to turn real-world data into detailed 3D environments, to help train and validate its self-driving system. Founded in 2024 by former Tesla Autopilot engineer Tolga Kart and ex-Wayve engineer Piotr Sokólski, the team joins Rivian's autonomy and AI group. The price was not disclosed.