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Rivian launches 2nd gen R1 electric vehicles using Unreal Engine for dashboard

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Lighting became a unique challenge, as it’s not lit in the traditional sense, but we still need to produce reflections on the vehicle because after all, it is still covered in paint and glass,” adds Andreas Poser, Rivian’s visualization lead. This new UI design in Unreal Engine opens the opportunity to easily refresh the in-cabin experience and features over time for Rivian owners—a community of drivers that are quick to adopt each new over-the-air (OTA) update. Inspired by visual storytelling that represents the best of what’s possible in the entertainment world, this latest HMI update delivers a first-of-its-kind look with scenes that are alive, enabling drivers to interact with them via a touch screen interface.

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