Nissan & Wayve Signal Definitive Agreements to Ship Subsequent-Technology Driver Help Know-how

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Yokohama, Japan — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Wayve right this moment introduced the signing of definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating the next-generation ProPILOT sequence with Wayve AI know-how throughout a broad vary of Nissan autos. This partnership will mix Wayve’s embodied AI software program with Nissan’s superior driver-assistance programs to help each ADAS and point-to-point superior driving.

Nissan launched ProPILOT in 2016 for single-lane freeway help and launched ProPILOT 2.0 in 2019, including multi-lane help and hands-off performance. These options are actually accessible throughout a number of fashions to fulfill various buyer wants. Constructing on this basis, Nissan is creating its next-generation ProPILOT built-in with Wayve AI. In September 2025, Nissan unveiled a prototype that includes Wayve’s cutting-edge embodied AI software program, ‘Wayve AI Driver’ built-in with Nissan’s “Floor Reality Notion” know-how leveraging next-generation LiDAR. This prototype demonstrated clean, protected driving help on highways and in advanced city environments.

Beneath the brand new settlement, Nissan and Wayve will combine ‘Wayve AI Driver’ into the subsequent technology ProPILOT sequence, enabling deployment in mass-produced autos. By leveraging Wayve’s AI know-how, Nissan goals to additional improve the performance and comfort of ProPILOT and ship superior programs to international markets, together with Japan and North America, to fulfill various buyer wants. Nissan plans to introduce the primary mannequin outfitted with this new technology of ProPILOT in Japan in fiscal 12 months 2027.

This settlement represents an necessary development for each corporations. Nissan is the primary automaker to decide to deploying Wayve AI programs at scale throughout a broad vary of auto segments. Wayve’s end-to-end embodied AI, designed with security at its core, can adapt effectively to new cities and automobile platforms with minimal further growth. When mixed with ProPILOT sequence numerous sensor configurations together with cameras, radar and LiDAR, it may possibly ship clever driving throughout many automobile segments.

Deploying the system into mass-produced autos will permit Nissan and Wayve to be taught from various real-world driving situations, enabling steady enchancment and strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Nissan’s clever driving applied sciences.

Remark from Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

“By combining Nissan’s superior autonomous driving experience with Wayve’s state-of-the-art AI know-how, we’re setting a brand new benchmark for driver help. The widespread adoption of our next-generation ProPILOT built-in with Wayve AI will ship safer, extra intuitive and extra snug driving experiences to prospects worldwide, whereas accelerating the transition towards an clever mobility future. This settlement is a vital step in Nissan’s mission to revolutionize mobility making it cleaner, safer, and extra inclusive.”

Remark from Alex Kendall, Co-founder and CEO, Wayve

“Nissan is main the best way amongst international automakers by bringing embodied AI towards mass manufacturing. We’re proud to associate with Nissan to make next-generation clever driving know-how accessible to prospects worldwide. By combining Wayve’s quickly advancing AI with Nissan’s engineering and international attain, we will speed up the tempo of innovation towards protected and pleasant autonomous mobility.”