Nissan to create next-gen ProPILOT

MANILA: Nissan is set to come with the next-generation ProPILOT series soon.

In a statement, the Japanese automaker and Wayve signed agreements to collaborate on integrating the next-generation ProPILOT series with the latter’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology across a broad range of the former’s lineup.

Per Nissan, the partnership will merge Wayve’s embodied AI software with Nissan’s advanced driver-assistance systems to support both assistive and point-to-point advanced driving.

To recall, Nissan introduced ProPILOT in 2016 for single-lane highway assistance and launched ProPILOT 2.0 in 2019 — adding multi-lane support and hands-off functionality. These features are now available across multiple models to meet diverse customer needs.

Building on this, Nissan is developing its next-generation ProPILOT integrated with Wayve AI.

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In September 2025, Nissan launched a prototype that came with Wayve’s embodied AI software, ‘Wayve AI Driver’ integrated with Nissan’s “Ground Truth Perception” technology leveraging next-generation light detection and ranging (LiDAR).

Under the new arrangement, Nissan and Wayve will integrate “Wayve AI Driver” into the next generation ProPILOT series — enabling deployment in mass-produced vehicles.

This move is expected to boost the ProPILOT’s functionality and convenience as well as deliver advanced systems to global markets, including Japan and North America.

The first Nissan model that will be equipped with the new-generation ProPILOT in its home country come fiscal year 2027.

“By combining Nissan’s advanced autonomous driving expertise with Wayve’s state-of-the-art AI technology, we are setting a new benchmark for driver assistance. The widespread adoption of our next-generation ProPILOT integrated with Wayve AI will deliver safer, more intuitive and more comfortable driving experiences to customers worldwide, while accelerating the transition toward an intelligent mobility future. This agreement is an important step in Nissan’s mission to revolutionize mobility making it cleaner, safer, and more inclusive,” Nissan President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ivan Espinosa was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, Wayve Co-Founder and CEO Alex Kendall echoed Espinosa’s sentiments.  

“Nissan is leading the way among global automakers by bringing embodied AI toward mass production. We are proud to partner with Nissan to make next-generation intelligent driving technology accessible to customers worldwide. By combining Wayve's rapidly advancing AI with Nissan’s engineering and global reach, we can accelerate the pace of innovation toward safe and delightful autonomous mobility.”

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