(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Nissan demonstrated a prototype of its most advanced autonomous driving technology, planned for real-world use from 2020 on public roads in Tokyo.
Nissan Motor Corp tested the next-generationProPilot technologyon a modified Infiniti Q50 sports sedan. The technology enables the vehicle to operate autonomously on urban roads and freeways, beginning when the driver selects a destination using the navigation system, until arrival.
The prototype's artificial intelligence uses input from 12 sonars, 12 cameras, nine millimetre-wave radars, six laser scanners and a high-definition map to analyse complex scenarios in real time and navigate smoothly through challenging city conditions such as crossing busy intersections. These hardware upgrades, along with software improvements, also ensure smooth transitions when encountering obstacles in the road. This results in a human-like driving feel that gives passengers peace of mind.
Takao Asami, Nissan's senior vice president in charge of research and advanced engineering, said, 'Ingenuity is at the heart of everything we do at Nissan. Our next-generation ProPilot prototype showcases technology that will be available for real-world use from 2020. Today's demonstration is another example of our successful work towards creating an autonomous driving future for all.'
The demonstration follows the recent launch of the new, zero-emissionNissan Leaf, equipped with ProPilot technology that enables single-lane autonomous driving on highways. Nissan's growing lineup of models with ProPilot also includes the Nissan Serena, X-Trail and Rogue and will be joined by the Qashqai in 2018.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands.
In fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63mn vehicles globally. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan Leaf.
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