Nissan Unveils Advanced City-Focused Self-Driving Tech

Japanese automaker Nissan is accelerating its push into autonomous vehicles as part of a broader strategy to revive its struggling auto business. In a recent Tokyo demonstration, a Nissan Ariya sedan equipped with 11 cameras, five radars, and next-generation LiDAR sensors navigated crowded city streets, stopping for red lights, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Unlike Nissan’s earlier self-driving systems, which were designed for well-marked freeway driving, the new technology is engineered to handle the complexities of congested urban environments. The system leverages advanced AI, sensor fusion, and real-time data processing to interpret unpredictable traffic scenarios.

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The global self-driving car market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030, driven by innovations in AI, sensing technologies, and high-speed data computation, according to market researcher IndustryARC. Nissan joins a competitive field that includes Toyota Motor Corp., which has partnered with Google’s Waymo. Waymo has also entered Japan in collaboration with a local taxi service, although it remains in testing phases.

Other major automakers, including Honda, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, as well as tech companies like Amazon with its Zoox subsidiary, are actively advancing autonomous driving solutions.

A Nissan spokesperson highlighted the company’s commitment to safety and urban mobility, stating, “Our next-generation autonomous technology is designed to make city driving safer and more efficient, bringing us closer to a fully autonomous future.”