Nissan to introduce AI driver assistance tech from Wayve

Nissan and UK-based AI company Wayve have signed an agreement to jointly develop and deploy next-generation driver-assistance technology across a wide range of Nissan vehicles.

The partnership will integrate Wayve’s “embodied AI” driving software with Nissan’s upcoming ProPILOT system, expanding the automaker’s advanced driver-assistance capabilities beyond highway support to more complex, point-to-point driving scenarios.

Nissan first launched ProPILOT in 2016, later adding hands-off capabilities and multi-lane support in ProPILOT 2.0. The next-generation version—now being co-developed with Wayve—builds on a prototype Nissan revealed in September 2025, which combined Wayve’s AI driver with Nissan’s Ground Truth Perception technology and next-generation LiDAR. The prototype successfully demonstrated smooth, safe navigation on both highways and in dense urban environments.

Under the new agreement, Wayve’s AI Driver will be integrated directly into the next-generation ProPILOT suite and rolled out in mass-produced Nissan models. The first production vehicle equipped with the technology is planned for launch in Japan in fiscal year 2027, with global markets including North America to follow.

Deploying the technology at scale will also allow both partners to collect real-world driving data from diverse environments, supporting continuous improvement and strengthening Nissan’s long-term competitiveness in intelligent mobility.

Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO, of Nissan Motor Co, 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.” 

Alex Kendall, Co-founder and CEO, Wayve, said: “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.”