Nissan Vehicles Equipped with ProPILOT Assist 2.0 Use Trimble RTX for Lane-Level Precise Positioning in Complex Highway Environments

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 9, 2023—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Nissan Motor Co.

Ltd. will use Trimble RTX Ⓡ technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and

guided freeway driving capabilities of the ProPILOT Assist 2.0* driver assistance system, available initially on

the 2023 Nissan Ariya.

While positioning with standard Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals may drift up to 10 meters

(25 feet), Trimble RTX provides higher accuracy and enables consistent lane determination for driving

applications. This makes Trimble RTX a key component for many of the latest driver assistance systems like

the ProPILOT Assist 2.0. Increasingly being used on freeways, lane-level accuracy via advanced driver

assistance systems (ADAS), where the driver is still the ultimate decision maker, is a key enabler in the

journey to fully autonomous solutions.

"Trimble has been at the forefront of precise positioning for decades and has served the automotive segment

for nearly as long,” said Patricia Boothe, general manager, on-road autonomy at Trimble. "We've applied the

combination of technology leadership and domain experience to enable more than 30 million miles of confident

driving with hands-off driving systems.”

The ProPILOT Assist 2.0 system enables hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane. When the vehicle

approaches a road divide, or when passing a slower vehicle is possible, the system judges the appropriate

timing of branching off or passing based on information from the navigation system and 360-degree sensing.

Intuitive audio and visual guidance is given to the driver, who is then prompted to put both hands on the

steering wheel and confirm the operations.

Trimble’s positioning solution, underpinned by its integrity monitoring capabilities, enables consistent lane-level

positioning in complex, real-world driving environments. As with any current steering system, the driver must

remain alert and attentive at all times. 

The Trimble RTX network is supported by a globally redundant and resilient infrastructure—backed by a team

of ISO 20000 certified network engineers and IT specialists, monitoring operations around the clock to ensure

optimal signal performance and reliability for drivers who will depend on it. Trimble's RTX positioning

technology can provide decimeter-level accuracy in seconds, making it an ideal solution for autonomy

applications, including automotive driving, when accuracy, speed of convergence and accessibility to a single

global network matter. 

*ProPILOT Assist 2.0 can’t prevent collisions. Driver at all times responsible to maintain safety by monitoring

traffic, controlling vehicle, and if needed steer, brake or accelerate. System works only when lane markings

detected and does not function in all weather, traffic and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual for safety

information. NissanConnect Services subscription required. See www.nissanusa.com/connect/legal.

About Trimble Autonomy 

Trimble Autonomy delivers leading positioning and orientation technology to major industrial markets

worldwide. This approach to autonomy is built on decades of engineering expertise, system intelligence and

field-proven solutions, covering billions of acres and millions of miles. Trimble's autonomous technology

enables advanced action in any environment, designed to meet the unique needs of our customers no matter

where they are on their autonomy journey. For more information, visit: autonomy.trimble.com. 

About Trimble

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that

enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics

connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability.

From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as

agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB),

visit: www.trimble.com.

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