Rivian isn't getting into gaming, but it does want to leverage Third Dimension's technology to turn real-world data into 3D worlds that can accelerate the development of its advanced driver-assistance features and the self-driving system for the robotaxis it plans to supply to Uber. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 15-person team at Third Dimension, most of whom are based in the U.K., will be absorbed into Rivian's autonomy and AI team led by James Philbin. The acquisition also gives Rivian an opportunity to expand its AI hub in London, Philbin said in an exclusive interview. Third Dimension, which was founded by CEO Tolga Kart and Piotr Sokolski in 2024, raised $7 million in seed funding from venture capital firms, including Abstract Ventures, MVP, Soma Capital, and Solari Capital. While the company's technology was built to speed up video game development, the founders saw other potential applications, including defense and autonomous vehicles. 'The team is excited to be...
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