It should be noted that the driver was still in the car, but only to enter the destination into the navigation menu, and then simply evaluate the quality of the advanced autopilot without touching the controls.
The equipment of the test sedan includes 12 sonars, 12 cameras, 9 millimeter-wave radars, 6 laser scanners, as well as a highly detailed map for analyzing complex scenarios in real time.
The updated hardware and modernized software should ensure smoother driving, including when obstacles appear on the road, creating a feeling for passengers that the car is being driven by a human.
“Our prototype of the next-generation ProPilot system demonstrates technologies that will be available on public roads as early as 2020. Today's demonstration is another example of our successful work to create the future of autonomous driving for everyone,” said Takao Asami, senior vice president of research and advanced development at Nissan.
