Nissan Advanced Technology Center - Silicon Valley

Nissan's center of global excellence for Artificial Intelligence and next-generation mobility solutions

Based in Santa Clara, Calif., the Nissan Advanced Technical Center – Silicon Valley (NATC-SV) is the center of global excellence for Artificial Intelligence and next-generation mobility solutions at Nissan. Researchers and scientists at the center study robotics – combined with computer, data and social sciences – to improve mobility today and invent real solutions for tomorrow.

Autonomous Driving

Autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle systems help make mobility safer, seamless and more accessible.

By exploring cutting edge of AI and robotics, we examine sensing, perception, mapping, prediction, planning, decision making and control to lay the groundwork for future mobility.

Human-Centered Vehicle Intelligence

Beyond pure automation, the impact of intelligent vehicles will depend on how adept they are at engaging with customers, interacting with other road users and learning the diversity of societal norms.

We apply state-of-the-art AI planning and inference methods – such as Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes – combined with social science to equip vehicles with rich models of the real world.

Smart City

Many cities today are adopting smart technologies to overcome a wide range of challenges. The goal: Make cities more livable, sustainable and equitable.

We bring expertise around data and AI to work with communities and city governments to address mobility concerns and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

Material Informatics

Shifting to new powertrains requires developing new materials. We use material informatics to identify and implement new materials more efficiently with the help of data-fueled AI.

Energy

Energy and mobility are increasingly connected as electric vehicles (EVs) become more widespread. We’re advocating for accelerated zero-emission vehicle adoption, understanding that EVs require extensive grid infrastructure.

We explore the intersection between energy and mobility to not just substitute gas-powered vehicles with tomorrow’s EVs, but to expand the role of those EVs for customers and society.

Customer Experience

We live in a connected world where digital and physical converge. Cars and mobility help transform from simple movement into a connected, continuous on-board and off-board experience.

We’re combining state-of-the art agile software, user-centric digital experience design and partnerships with the Silicon Valley ecosystem to create the future. From off-board mobile phone applications, on-board information and entertainment, security and convenience to navigation and communication, we innovate to enrich our customers’ lives.

Data Analytics

How do you turn raw data into real change? Data analytics is a method that uses tools, technology and processes to unearth problems and find answers. Our researchers crunch numbers to identify problems and invent new ways to improve the vehicles of tomorrow.

Software Defined Vehicle

The next phase of automotive technology is happening now. It’s a transition from hardware to software that lets us reimagine how cars are designed, manufactured, driven and enjoyed. Defining what it means to have a Software Defined Vehicle – from the original vision of what a car can be, to how people actually use their cars in a connected world – is how the Nissan Advanced Technology Center – Silicon Valley creates solutions for the future.

See news article: Nissan’s Dr. Maarten Sierhuis named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards winner