Nissan ProPILOT makes autonomous driving a reality
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Nissan's ProPILOT Technology in Serena Mini-Van
Introduction to Nissan's Serena Mini-Van
Nissan recently announced that its Serena mini-van, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late August, will be equipped with the brand’s advanced ProPILOT technology.
What is ProPILOT Technology?
ProPILOT is an autonomous driving technology designed for highway use and single-lane traffic. As a pioneer in this field, Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to implement a system that fully automates steering, acceleration, and braking. The main goal of ProPILOT is to significantly reduce driver fatigue during heavy traffic and long commutes.
Features of ProPILOT
- Activated via a switch on the steering wheel.
- Utilizes advanced image-processing technology.
- Controls accelerator, brakes, and steering based on inputs from a mono camera.
- Recognizes vehicles ahead and lane markers in three-dimensional depth.
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How ProPILOT Works
Once activated, ProPILOT automatically maintains the distance between the vehicle and the one in front, using a speed preset by the driver (between approximately 30 km/h and 100 km/h). This autonomous drive system also ensures that the car stays centered in the lane by reading lane markers and controlling steering, even around bends.
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Resuming Control
When the vehicle in front comes to a stop, the ProPILOT system can bring the car to a complete stop as well. To resume driving, the driver can either lightly press the accelerator or reactivate the system through the steering wheel.
Future Plans for ProPILOT
While there is still some time before the ProPILOT system is launched in the Middle East, Nissan plans to introduce it in Europe by 2017. Additionally, there are plans to enhance ProPILOT into a multi-lane autonomous technology by 2018.
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