By ATN Editorial Team
Summary: Valeo has been selected by Nissan as System Tier-1 supplier for the next-generation ProPILOT programme, acting as lead system integrator for a hardware and software platform that runs the Wayve AI Driver as its driving-intelligence layer.
Key engineering takeaway: Valeo’s scope is the automotive-grade system around the AI model: sensors for 360-degree situational awareness, an ADAS domain controller that runs the AI algorithms as centralised vehicle intelligence, and the validation, integration and industrialisation of the complete next-generation ProPILOT solution with Nissan and Wayve.
Why it matters: Next-generation ProPILOT puts the Wayve AI Driver inside an automotive-grade system delivered by a Tier-1, with Valeo responsible for bridging AI-based driving capabilities with the safety, quality and scalability requirements of mass-production vehicles. For engineers it is a production programme in which a learned driving model is validated, integrated and industrialised within a supplier’s sensor and compute platform.
- Valeo has been selected by Nissan as the System Tier-1 supplier for Nissan’s next-generation ProPILOT program.
- Valeo will integrate “Wayve AI Driver” technology with Valeo’s advanced hardware and software stack.
- Valeo will provide a comprehensive computing suite to support AI Defined Vehicle experiences.
Valeo today announced that it has been selected by Nissan as the system Tier-1 for Nissan’s next-generation ProPILOT program. Valeo will deliver a comprehensive hardware and software platform designed to enable next-generation AI based driving capabilities, integrating “Wayve AI Driver” software as the driving intelligence layer within an automotive-grade system.
Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division, commented: “We are honored to have been selected by Nissan as the System Tier-1 partner for its ambitious next-generation ProPILOT program. This program demonstrates Valeo’s ability to combine a comprehensive sensor portfolio, high-performance computing and software expertise with advanced AI technology. Together with Nissan and Wayve, Valeo will deliver a seamless, safe and innovative AI Defined vehicle experience designed for mass production.”
Valeo As Lead System Integrator For Sensors, ADAS Computing And Software
As the lead system integrator, Valeo will bring together advanced sensors, ADAS computing, and “Wayve AI Driver” software into a production-ready solution for Nissan’s future vehicles. The program builds on Valeo’s global expertise in ADAS, software, sensing technologies and the industrialization of complex automotive systems.
Valeo will combine its high-performance hardware and software platform with Wayve’s AI Driver technology to support Nissan’s initiative for automated driving. Through this program, Valeo will bridge advanced AI capabilities with the safety, quality and scalability requirements of mass-production vehicles.
Next-Generation ProPILOT ADAS Domain Controller And 360-Degree Situational Awareness
As the System Tier-1 provider, Valeo will supply a full-stack hardware and software solution designed to provide 360-degree situational awareness and high-performance computing. Valeo’s contribution to Nissan’s next-generation ProPILOT system includes Centralized Intelligence thanks to an ADAS Domain Controller designed to process complex AI algorithms and support centralized vehicle intelligence.
Valeo will work closely with Nissan and Wayve to validate, integrate and industrialize the complete solution for Nissan’s next-generation ProPILOT program.
Next-Generation ProPILOT: Frequently Asked Questions
What is next-generation ProPILOT?
Next-generation ProPILOT is a Nissan programme supporting Nissan’s initiative for automated driving. Valeo, as System Tier-1, is delivering a hardware and software platform for AI-based driving capabilities that integrates the Wayve AI Driver as the driving-intelligence layer within an automotive-grade system, designed for Nissan’s future mass-production vehicles.
What will Valeo supply for next-generation ProPILOT?
Valeo is the System Tier-1 and lead system integrator. It will supply a full-stack hardware and software solution covering sensors for 360-degree situational awareness and an ADAS domain controller that runs the AI algorithms, and will validate, integrate and industrialise the complete system with Nissan and Wayve.
What is the Wayve AI Driver?
The Wayve AI Driver is AI driving software from Wayve. In next-generation ProPILOT it is the driving-intelligence layer running on Valeo’s hardware and software platform.
What is an ADAS domain controller?
An ADAS domain controller is a central electronic control unit that consolidates the processing for driver-assistance functions, taking data from multiple cameras, radars and other sensors and running perception and driving software on one high-performance computer rather than inside individual smart sensors. Valeo says its domain controller for next-generation ProPILOT is designed to process complex AI algorithms and support centralised vehicle intelligence.
Who is Valeo working with on next-generation ProPILOT?
Valeo will work closely with Nissan and Wayve to validate, integrate and industrialise the complete solution. Nissan runs the ProPILOT programme, Wayve supplies the AI Driver software, and Valeo is the System Tier-1 and lead system integrator, combining its sensors, ADAS computing and software with the AI Driver.
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