Japanese automaker bets on AI from startup Wayve to advance self-learning assisted driving
Nissan has announced a collaboration with British startup Wayve to integrate, starting in 2027, an AI-based autonomous driving software into its ProPilot system. The technology uses self-learning to improve performance in complex situations, aiming to replicate the behavior of attentive human drivers.
The partnership marks a milestone for Wayve, which has already attracted over $1.3 billion in investments from companies such as Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Uber.
The system to be implemented is classified as level 2 automation, meaning the car can control steering and braking but still requires the driver to remain alert and ready to intervene at any moment.
To clarify: level 3 allows the vehicle to take over almost all functions, but the driver must resume control in specific situations. Level 4 enables the car to operate autonomously in defined scenarios, with minimal human intervention. Level 5 represents full autonomy, with no human input—technology that is not yet available to the public.
Nissan sees this development as part of its strategy to enhance the safety and sophistication of its vehicles. Wayve, in turn, plans to apply its AI to robotaxis and robotic solutions in the future.
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