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Nissan and Wayve Plan to Integrate Next-Gen ProPILOT Series

Nissan and Wayve recently pledged to integrate their strengths to deliver new driver-assistance technology.

A Nissan and Wayve ProPilot system is displayed on the side of a mass-produced vehicle.

Deploying new systems into mass-produced vehicles will allow Nissan and Wayve to learn from real-world driving conditions.

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Nissan and Wayve announced the signing of definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating Wayve AI technology into the next-generation ProPILOT series across a broad range of Nissan vehicles. This partnership will combine Wayve’s embodied AI software with Nissan’s driver-assistance systems to support both ADAS and point-to-point advanced driving.

“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," saidIvan Espinosa, Nissan president and CEO.

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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.

Nissan is also developing its next-generation ProPILOT integrated with Wayve AI. In September 2025, Nissan unveiled a prototype featuring Wayve’s cutting-edge embodied AI software, ‘Wayve AI Driver’ integrated with Nissan’s “Ground Truth Perception” technology, leveraging next-generation LiDAR. This demonstrated safe driving assistance on highways and in complex urban environments.

Under the new agreement, Nissan and Wayve will integrate ‘Wayve AI Driver’ into the next-generation ProPILOT series, enabling its deployment in mass-produced vehicles. By leveraging Wayve’s AI technology, Nissan aims to further enhance the functionality and convenience of ProPILOT and deliver advanced systems to global markets, including Japan and North America. Nissan plans to introduce the first model equipped with the new-generation ProPILOT in Japan in 2027.

This agreement represents an important advancement for both companies. Nissan is the first automaker to commit to deploying Wayve AI systems at scale across a broad range of vehicle segments. Wayve's end-to-end embodied AI, designed with safety at its core, can adapt efficiently to new cities and vehicle platforms with minimal additional development. When combined with the ProPILOT series, various sensor configurations, including cameras, radar, and LiDAR, it can deliver intelligent driving across many vehicle segments.

“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," said Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve.

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