UK start-up Wayve to install its autonomous driving software in Nissan cars from 2027.
Nissan’s next-generation ProPilot technology will see a camera, lidar sensor and radar combined with Wayve’s self-driving software.
The Japanese car maker said this will set a “new standard for autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability”.
The collaboration between Nissan and Wayve marks the first deal the AI start-up has made with a global car maker.
In May 2024, Wayne completed a $1.05bn funding round, which included investment from SoftBank Group, Nvidia and Microsoft, to enable the start-up to develop and launch its “embodied AI” technology for self-driving vehicles in the UK.
This AI system, called AV2.0, is designed to handle highly complex real-world driving conditions in a human-like manner. It allows vehicles to learn while driving, avoiding the need for mapping and laser-based sensors.
Launched in 2017, Wayve’s approach, rather than launching its own fleet of vehicles, is...
