Nissan has demonstrated a fully-autonomous Infiniti
Q50 on the streets of Tokyo, showing off the technology it hopes to introduce
in 2020.
The technology forms the next-generation ProPILOT
system and incorporates 12 sonars, 12 cameras, nine millimetre-wave radars, six
laser scanners and a high-definition map to analyze complex scenarios in real
time. What is particularly impressive about the Q50 prototype is that all of
the sensors and cameras are relatively subtle and don’t stick out like a
sore-thumb, unlike Apple’s alternative.
The Japanese manufacturer says its next-generation
ProPILOT technology will allow the vehicle to operate autonomously on urban
roads and freeways from the moment the driver inputs a destination in the
navigation system.
The software that forms a crucial part of the system
is said to be so advanced that the car provides a “human-like driving feel that
gives passengers peace of mind” and is able to smoothly maneuver around
obstacles in the road.
