Mark Rober teases R2 modification

[Electric Rivilution]

From Rivian:
@markrober is teasing some... unconventional modifications to his new R2. We aren't entirely sure what he's up to, but we can't wait to see the reveal this weekend.

Join us for the final R2 Block Party in San Francisco! http://rivn.co/3RfsdGc


Looks like some big modification on top of that R2... any guesses what it is??

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[Indy avocado]

It's a non-trademark infringing nerf canon.

 

[Mellowyellow]

Roof mounted nerf gun

 

[Mellowyellow]

It's a non-trademark infringing nerf canon.

Dang you beat me to it

 

[kanundrum]

Roof mounted nerf gun

This

 

[SwampNut]

This is the lying weasel who did the fake LIDAR thing right?

 

[Indy avocado]

This is the lying weasel who did the fake LIDAR thing right?

I don't think I would call that lying. It was certainly a motivated, nonsense test that existed to serve as entertainment and an advertisement for the lidar company.

 

[NinjaWrap]

I don't think I would call that lying. It was certainly a motivated, nonsense test that existed to serve as entertainment and an advertisement for the lidar company.

sure did backfire as they filed for bankruptcy in December

 

[Mellowyellow]

This is the lying weasel who did the fake LIDAR thing right?

Wait, what happened?

 

[2kwik4u]

I don't think I would call that lying. It was certainly a motivated, nonsense test that existed to serve as entertainment and an advertisement for the lidar company.

This is a much more sensical take on the situation. I think "lying weasel" is a bit aggressive myself.

sure did backfire as they filed for bankruptcy in December

Same premise as above. "Didn't work" is far more accurate than "backfire" here.

I'll defend Rober a little here. He's done more good than harm overall, and if he gets, well anyone really, more excited about science that's a win. In a world full of people that can't think logically I'll take whatever help we can get to turn that tide. Rober's a good force in that regard, even if not perfect at all times.

 

[ukyank]

Sad this guy has completely transformed into a super douche

 

[SwampNut]

I think "lying weasel" is a bit aggressive myself.

Purposely so, since it's true. It also turned out that one of his viral video series was set up also, and he at least apologized that time. Lying weasel.

Wait, what happened?

Rober set up a fake test to prove that Teslas without LIDAR would collide, and LIDAR saves the day. A friend and financial supporter owned a now-bankrupt LIDAR company.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Some sort of phallus

 

[Mellowyellow]

Where is xzibit of pimp my ride when you need him

 

[Jeremy3292]

This is the lying weasel who did the fake LIDAR thing right?

Yeah massive POS for clickbait views. And not just clickbait - deceived on purpose to pump a bankrupt LIDAR company now. Disengaged FSD right before the picture wall too.

Even if you (proverbial) hate Tesla, it was a wildly disingenuous video.

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