Nissan Motor and Wayve have signed definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating Wayve AI technology in the auto maker’s next-generation ProPilot ADAS series across a broad range of Nissan vehicles. This partnership will combine Wayve’s embodied AI software with Nissan’s advanced driver-assistance systems to support both advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and point-to-point advanced driving.
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 currently available across multiple models to meet diverse customer needs. Building on this foundation, Nissan is developing its next-generation ProPilot integrated with Wayve AI. In September 2025, Nissan unveiled a prototype featuring Wayve’s embodied AI software Wayve AI Driver integrated with Nissan’s Ground Truth Perception technology, leveraging next-generation lidar.
Under the agreement, Nissan and Wayve will integrate Wayve AI Driver into the next generation ProPilot series, enabling 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 next generation of ProPilot in Japan in FY 2027. Nissan will be the first auto maker to deploy Wayve’s AI systems at scale across multiple vehicle segments.
Deploying the system into mass-produced vehicles will enable Nissan and Wayve to learn from diverse real-world driving conditions, enabling continuous improvement and strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Nissan’s intelligent driving technologies.
Ivan Espinosa, president and CEO, Nissan Motor, said, “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.”
Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO, Wayve, commented, “Nissan is leading the way among global auto makers 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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