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Nissan Taps Wayve’s AI for Next-Gen ProPILOT, 2027 Launch Planned in Japan

The system is classified as Level 2 'eyes on, hands off' requiring driver supervision.

Overview

  • Nissan signed a global agreement to integrate Wayve’s autonomous driving software across its next-generation ProPILOT driver-assistance suite.
  • Initial consumer availability is targeted for Japan in fiscal 2027, with deployment planned across a broad range of Nissan vehicles.
  • Wayve’s AI will pair with Nissan’s Ground Truth Perception and next-generation LiDAR to support assistance on highways and in complex urban settings.
  • Wayve has tested its technology extensively on UK roads, and its CEO said the partnership paves the way for worldwide deployment.
  • A separate WayveUber trial aims to offer bookable robotaxis in London next spring following UK moves to enable autonomous vehicle testing.