Article "Nissan tests fully autonomous ProPilot tech on Tokyo roads"
The prototype is an Infiniti Q50.
by John Beltz Snyder
October 30, 2017
The prototype is an Infiniti Q50.
by John Beltz Snyder
October 30, 2017
Nissan unveiled research that will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how people interact with their cars.
The company’s Brain-to-Vehicle, or B2V, technology promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.
Nissan will demonstrate capabilities of this exclusive technology at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas. Nissan’s booth is #5431, North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
B2V is the latest development in Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for transforming how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.
Nissan Brain-to-Vehicle, or B2V, technology will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how people interact with their cars.
The technology promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.
B2V is the latest development in Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for transforming how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.
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“Nissan is the very first manufacturer that is bringing real-time brain activity in vehicles as a means of enhancing driving pleasure and the experience in autonomous-driving vehicles,” said Gheorghe.
He explained that the company is using “specific measuring devices” and algorithms to understand brain signals, then feeding that information back into its autonomous vehicles (AVs). The technology is being developed at the Nissan Research Center in Atsugi, Japan, about 30 miles south of Tokyo, and is part of the company’s Intelligent Mobility—an innovation stream that envisions the future of driving."
Among the highlights at the Nissan booth is the pioneering Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology.
B2V interprets signals from the driver’s brain to assist with driving and to help the vehicle’s autonomous and manual systems learn from the driver.
We asked visitors who tried the simulator and those at the booth, what they think of this groundbreaking technology.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is not about removing humans from the driving experience. Instead, it's about building a better future for Nissan customers where cars are their partners, and where drivers are more confident and more connected.
These technologies will advance mobility toward a zero-emission, zero-fatality future on the roads
Nissan today unveiled the all-new IMQ concept vehicle, an advanced technology and design showcase that signals the direction of the next generation of crossovers.
The IMQ seamlessly blends Japanese heritage with state-of-the-art, human-centric technology.
Its styling reflects Nissan’s role as a pioneer and leader in crossovers, with a striking look that pushes the boundaries of what a European crossover can be.
At the heart of the IMQ is the next generation of e-POWER, a 100% electric motor drive system that delivers instant, linear acceleration.
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The Nissan worldwide channel is our virtual showroom, showcasing our newest models, heritage vehicles, NISMO sports news and tech advancements. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on Innovation that Excites. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF.
Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Join Nissan at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show for the reveal of the IMQ concept crossover, an all-new vehicle that embodies the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility and gives a sneak peek as to what might be in your future driveway. Watch the livestream of the Nissan press conference on March 5 at 12:15 p.m. CET here on the Nissan Global YouTube channel or follow us on www.twitter.com/NissanMotor and www.periscope.tv/nissanmotor. The 2019 Geneva International Motor Show is held at Palexpo and is open to the public from March 7- 17.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is improving the driver experience. ProPILOT technology keeps you centered in your lane and keeps a safe distance with the car in front for a stress free drive on highway.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is improving the driver experience. ProPILOT Park assists the driver to park in three easy steps by controlling the steering, accelerator, brakes, gear shift and even the parking brake.
Nissan has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers.
Nissan hopes to commercialize the proprietary technique, known as dual-sided dieless forming.
The technique involves two synchronized robots working from opposite sides of a steel sheet, using diamond-coated tools to gradually shape the steel.
Designed for on-ramp to off-ramp (ramp-to-ramp) highway driving, ProPILOT 2.0 engages with the vehicle's navigation system to help maneuver the car according to a predefined route on designated roadways.
For the first time, the system also enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane.
As a world first, Nissan's latest driver assistance system combines navigated highway driving and hands-off single-lane driving capabilities, enabling the driver to enjoy a stress-free, relaxing drive.
Nissan started the development of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology 20 years ago. Now with ProPILOT 2.0, we are at a point where the driver can trust our technology with a system that is able to support the majority of driving activities on highways.
Tetsuya Iijima, General Manager of AD/ADAS, Nissan Advanced Technology Engineering department, explains Nissan’s philosophy behind ADAS technologies, summarizes the benefits of ProPILOT 2.0 for the driver and shares his vision on the future of autonomous driving.
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The Nissan worldwide channel is our virtual showroom, showcasing our newest models, heritage vehicles, NISMO sports news and tech advancements. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on Innovation that Excites. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2018, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen.
Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.
Designed for on-ramp to off-ramp (ramp-to-ramp) highway driving, ProPILOT 2.0 engages with the vehicle's navigation system to help maneuver the car according to a predefined route on designated roadways.
For the first time, the system also enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane.
As a world first, Nissan's latest driver assistance system combines navigated highway driving and hands-off single-lane driving capabilities, enabling the driver to enjoy a stress-free, relaxing drive.
At CES 2020 Tetsuya Iijima, General Manager of AD/ADAS, Nissan Advanced Technology Engineering department, talked through Nissan's history of development ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and the driving technology featured on the Ariya Concept - ProPILOT 2.0, the company's latest driver assistance technology, combining navigated highway driving with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities.
Designed for on-ramp to off-ramp (ramp-to-ramp) highway driving, ProPILOT 2.0 engages with the vehicle's navigation system to help maneuver the car according to a predefined route on designated roadways.
For the first time, the system also enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane.
As a world first, Nissan's latest driver assistance system combines navigated highway driving and hands-off single-lane driving capabilities, enabling the driver to enjoy a stress-free, relaxing drive.
ProPILOT Assist 2.0 is Nissan's advanced driver assistance system designed to offer drivers a more confident, stress-free highway experience.
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Debuting on the Japan-market Nissan Skyline and available on Nissan's latest global EV, the Nissan Ariya, ProPILOT Assist 2.0 is the world’s first driver assistance system to combine navigated highway driving with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities. ProPILOT Assist 2.0 also supports multi-lane highway driving tasks such as lane changes, passing and highway exiting.
ProPILOT Assist 2.0 utilizes a suite of innovative technologies such as 3-D high-definition map data, advanced satellite positioning, 360-sensing and a human-centric interface, allowing attentive drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel under certain conditions, reducing the driver's workload and stress in single-lane highway traffic.1,2
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*1 Hands-off driving is possible when driving in a single lane, on the condition that the driver remains attentive to the road ahead and is prepared to immediately take manual control of the steering wheel when conditions of the road, traffic and vehicle require it.
*2 The hands-off feature is not available in tunnels where a GPS signal cannot be established, on expressways without a physical separation that divides the traffic moving in opposite directions, on winding roads, in tollgate areas or merging lanes. When entering a road section where hands-off driving is not available, the system will alert in advance so the driver can take manual control of vehicle steering.
0:00 ProPILOT Assist 2.0 overview
0:54 Precise vehicle positioning
1:11 Confident hands-off driving
1:34 Accurate 360-degree sensing
1:55 Lane Change Assist for overtaking
2:12 Navigated highway driving
2:38 Go further with ProPILOT Assist 2.0