Nissan Fishing for Good Ideas

Well-known images of schools of fish swimming in harmony with one another have inspired Nissan’s Eporo technology concept.

In total, 7 identical robots were created to operate the system.

The principle is based on each Eporo robot’s 288-degree "vision" via a laser, allowing them to maintain a safe minimum distance from the others. The robots can move as a group at 1.4 km/h without ever colliding.

For the long term, Nissan is hoping to incorporate this technology of "instinct" into its cars, allowing them to reduce traffic congestion and therefore, consumption and pollution.

In the meantime, the Nissan Eporo Concept will be seen at the CEATEC electronics show in Japan.