Nissan Bets on AI to Enhance, Not Replace, the Driver

The next generation of Nissan’s ProPILOT promises safer and smoother assisted driving, while keeping control in the hands of the driver.

The new generation of Nissan ProPILOT utilizes artificial intelligence to make driving safer and more enjoyable, without taking control away from the driver.

Nissan is currently testing its next generation ProPILOT, its driving assistance system, in the bustling streets of Tokyo. Set to be available on certain models by the 2027 model year, this innovation combines artificial intelligence for cars and next-generation LIDAR to make urban driving smoother and safer. But rest assured, the driver remains in control of the wheel.

Technology Serving Humanity

The Wayve AI Driver software analyzes real-time information captured by 11 cameras and 5 radars. Inspired by human behavior, it anticipates the movements of other vehicles and pedestrians, and adjusts its driving to avoid dangerous situations. The idea is not to replace the driver, but to give them a real boost: to see better, react better, and drive more calmly, even in the busiest streets.

The LIDAR, for its part, detects obstacles from a distance, both day and night, and complements the AI to ensure maximum safety. Together, these technologies offer advanced, reliable, and reassuring assisted driving.

Nissan is progressing step by step: after lane-keeping on highways (ProPILOT) and assisted lane changes (ProPILOT 2.0), this new generation tackles complex urban environments. The goal? To help drivers, reduce stress in the city, and make every trip safer, without ever removing human responsibility.

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In the long term, these innovations could transform mobility: more serene journeys, less fatigue, and a more pleasant daily experience behind the wheel. With this next-generation ProPILOT, Nissan demonstrates that artificial intelligence and human driving can work hand in hand.

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