Nissan Partners with Wayve to Bring AI-Driven Autonomous Tech to 2027 Models
The collaboration marks the first integration of Wayve’s self-learning AI into a major automaker’s production vehicles, advancing Nissan’s ProPilot system with Level 2 driver assistance capabilities.
- Nissan will integrate Wayve’s AI-powered self-learning software and sensors, including lidar, into its ProPilot advanced driver assistance system for mass production starting in 2027.
- The enhanced ProPilot system will feature Level 2 autonomy, automating tasks like steering and braking while requiring driver supervision, and will include advanced collision avoidance capabilities.
- Wayve’s 'Embodied AI' technology, trained on real-world driving data, is hardware-agnostic, allowing seamless adaptation across various vehicle platforms and environments.
- This partnership makes Nissan the first automaker to adopt Wayve’s self-driving technology, a significant milestone for the Microsoft and Nvidia-backed AI startup.
- Wayve’s autonomous systems are currently undergoing testing in international markets, including the UK, US, and Germany, to refine their adaptability and performance.