Nissan has unveiled its latest autonomous driving (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district, marking a major milestone in Japan.
For the first time, a test vehicle without a driver on board successfully navigated a public road in a complex urban environment.
This breakthrough is part of Nissan’s plan to launch a mobility service in Japan, addressing transportation challenges such as driver shortages caused by an aging population.
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The latest test vehicles, based on the Serena minivan, are equipped with 14 cameras, nine radars, and six LiDAR sensors.
The elevated roof-mounted sensors enhance environmental awareness, while AI-driven systems improve recognition, behavior prediction, and control, ensuring smooth navigation in challenging scenarios.
Nissan has implemented extensive safety measures, including emergency stop functions and redundant systems to handle potential risks.
Since 2017, Nissan has been testing AD technology and is now preparing for large-scale service demonstrations with around 20 vehicles in Yokohama between 2025 and 2026.
By 2027, Nissan aims to launch autonomous mobility services in collaboration with municipalities and transport operators, supported by remote monitoring.
This initiative is being developed in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Yokohama City. As Nissan continues to refine its technology, it remains committed to establishing a seamless autonomous driving ecosystem in Japan and beyond.
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