Nissan, Wayve agree to co-develop AI-based Pro-Pilot

Nissan Motor announced it has signed “definitive agreements” allowing it to collaborate with UK-based Wayve Technologies on integrating its next-generation ProPilot series with Wayve AI technologies across a broad range of vehicle models. The Japanese automaker confirmed that the deal will allow it to combine its advanced driver-assistance systems with Wayve’s embodied AI software to support both ADAS and point-to-point advanced driving.

Nissan introduced its original ProPilot system in 2016, providing single-lane highway assistance, and launched the upgraded ProPilot 2.0 in 2019, adding multi-lane support and hands-off functionality. The automaker confirmed that its next-generation ProPilot will be developed by integrating Wayve AI.

In September 2025, Nissan launched trials in Japan of a prototype vehicle featuring its ‘Ground Truth Perception’ technology, which leverages next-generation LiDAR, combined with Wayve AI software. The automaker said the prototype demonstrated smooth, safe driving assistance on highways and in complex urban environments.

Nissan now plans to integrate the ‘Wayve AI Driver’ software into its next-generation ProPilot series, for deployment in mass-produced vehicles sold in global markets including Japan and North America.. The first model equipped with the new generation ProPilot system is expected to be delivered in Japan in the 2027 fiscal year.

Nissan said in a statement: “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.”

The automaker also pointed out that deploying the system into mass-produced vehicles will allow 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.

Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, pointed out: “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.”

Wayve’s co-founder and CEO, Alex Kendall, added: “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.”

“Nissan, Wayve agree to co-develop AI-based Pro-Pilot” was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.

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