A new system offering driver assistance technology and navigated highway driving with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities has been unveiled by Nissan.
The technology will debut on the Japanese-market Nissan Skyline in spring 2019, spending on the ProPilot system.
The system enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane.
Designed for ramp-to-ramp highway driving, the system engages with the vehicle’s navigation system to help move the car according to a predefined route on designated road.
Drivers first set their destination in the navigation system, once the car enters the highway, the system’s navigated driving becomes available.
The driver is instructed to put both hands on the steering wheel when required through audio and visual guidance.
The vehicle uses cameras, radars, sonars, GPS and 3D high-definition map data to provide 360-degree, real-time information of the environment and the vehicle’s precise location on the road.
ProPilot is found on several Nissan models, including the Nissan Leaf EV, Qashai, X-Trail, Altima and Rogue.
The single-lane highway version of ProPilot has won accolades, including the Japan Car of the Year Innovation award.
This hands-off driving technology is currently only available in Japan.
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