Nissan conducts a successful autonomous driving test on streets of Tokyo

Nissan has been working on autonomous driving since 2017 and today, the company announced it conducted a successful test in the real world, using a Nissan Leaf prototype. Nissan says it's the next step towards offering an autonomous mobility service in 2027.

The new Nissan Leaf prototype had an array of 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LiDAR sensors, a significant step up from the previous one. Most of the sensors are mounted on the roof, which significantly improves the vehicle's detection area and enables a more accurate recognition of its surroundings.

This way, the car is able to predict the behavior of other road participants and pedestrians. It can tackle a variety of complex scenarios, and the prototype has proven itself around the streets of Yokohama.

The self-driving capabilities are still SAE Level 2, though, meaning the driver should always be ready to intervene. However, this will likely improve upon launch in 2027 and Nissan is working closely with all authorities involved to deliver the first truly autonomous mobility service in Tokyo, Japan. In the meantime the carmaker plans to start testing around Minato Mirai area as soon as Q4 2024.

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