Nissan backs Wayve to power self-driving tech
Nissan has become the first global carmaker to publicly support Wayve’s AI software.
Nissan Motor has partnered with UK-based AI company Wayve to develop the next generation of its autonomous driving technology, marking the first time a major automaker has publicly backed the start-up.
The carmaker intends to integrate Wayve’s AI Driver software into its ProPilot system, with a launch targeted for its fiscal year 2027, ending in March 2028.
Wayve claims the AI Driver platform, built on its embodied AI foundation model, will significantly enhance collision avoidance and overall safety.
Designed to navigate complex real-world conditions in a human-like way, the software will work in tandem with next-generation Lidar to deliver a more advanced driver assistance system.
The collaboration follows a $1.1 billion Series-C funding round led by SoftBank in 2024, which also saw support from Microsoft and NVIDIA.
Nissan’s endorsement signals a major leap forward for Wayve’s technology, as the race to commercialise autonomous driving intensifies across the automotive industry.
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