The tech wizards at Nissan are once again doing the unthinkable. Not satisfied with simply putting autonomous technology on space-exploring robots, they are now putting their Around View Monitor technology on a fleet of ocean-crawling autobots.
The automaker is partnering with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and Topy Industries to create these robots, which they hope will help them better understand the seafloor. Nissan’s Around View Monitors are normally used to help drivers see their surroundings more clearly by showing them where their car is in relation to say pedestrians, cyclists and other nearby objects. It’s a truly impressive safety system, which is why JAMSTEC wanted to take full advantage of this exceptional camera technology.
According to a Nissan press release, “The joint development contract with JAMSTEC and Topy, one of the top manufacturers of robot crawlers in Japan, will enhance the government agency's ability to search deep underwater for natural resources using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Nissan's AVM technology will help ROV operators avoid obstacles and navigate the ocean seafloor more easily.”
The Around View Monitor system is now available on the 2015 Nissan lineup. Stop by Reliable Nissan today to test drive one of these terrific new Nissan cars to see this fantastic system in action.