Nissan to launch advanced self-driving technology 'Pro-PILOT' by FY27

Nissan on Wednesday announced that it will roll out its next-generation self-driving technology starting in FY27. This new system, called ProPILOT, will feature advanced safety and automation tools that aim to take autonomous driving to the next level.

A key part of this new technology is Nissan's Ground Truth Perception system, which combines next-gen lidar sensors (used to see objects and surroundings) with artificial intelligence software from the UK-based company Wayve.

The company says this setup will help vehicles better avoid collisions and make smarter decisions on the road — even in complex traffic situations.

At the core of the new system is the integration of artificial intelligence developed by Wayve, a UK-based AI company specializing in embodied AI, a form of artificial intelligence trained through real-world driving experience rather than relying solely on pre-set rules or maps.

As per Nissan, Wayve’s AI Driver software is powered by a foundation model that can learn from massive volumes of driving data, allowing it to respond quickly to complex and unpredictable environments, such as urban traffic or changing road conditions. This adaptability, Nissan says, will give its future vehicles a long-term edge in safety and performance.

"Wayve AI Driver software, built on Wayve’s embodied AI foundation model, is designed to handle highly complex real-world driving conditions in a human-like manner. The technology’s ability to efficiently and rapidly learn from vast amounts of data ensures continuous advantage to Nissan vehicles for the future," the auto company said.

Wayve, which is collaborating with multiple global automakers, says its software enables point-to-point autonomous driving across city and highway environments and is built to scale across different vehicle platforms.