Nissan demonstrates intelligent vehicle

Nissan has exhibited an even more sophisticated version of its Leaf electric vehicle. This autonomous concept vehicle is equipped with five cameras as well as five laser scanners, which help it negotiate its route. The technology package provides a continuous flow of data for the vehicle’s computer to analyse and process, allowing it to guide it through various driving scenarios. The vehicle is able to find its way through an urban environment and also park itself.
October 8, 2013 Read time: 1 min
2454 Nissan has exhibited an even more sophisticated version of its Leaf electric vehicle. This autonomous concept vehicle is equipped with five cameras as well as five laser scanners, which help it negotiate its route. The technology package provides a continuous flow of data for the vehicle’s computer to analyse and process, allowing it to guide it through various driving scenarios. The vehicle is able to find its way through an urban environment and also park itself.

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