Overview

• Wayve has launched its first Asian testing and development centre in Yokohama, Japan, marking its fourth market after the UK, US, and Germany.
• The facility will enhance Wayve's AI driving software by incorporating data from Japan's complex road environments, improving global adaptability.
• The centre will support testing in Tokyo and surrounding regions, bolstering the company's collaboration with automakers in Japan.
• Nissan confirmed that its next-generation autonomous vehicles, slated for fiscal 2027, will feature Wayve's AI software.
• Wayve's camera-based AI technology, which diverges from traditional map-reliant systems, is backed by major investors like SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft.