Right now, the best way to drive models like the Nissan Altima, Nissan Rogue, and Nissan Quest is to grip the wheel and control the pedals. Nissan, however, is preparing to implement a new way to control the models in their lineup, and it seems like something straight out of a science fiction story.

More specifically, the Japanese automaker is now teaming with ?cole Polytechnique F?d?rale de Lausanne (EPFL) to develop a way to make "Brain Machine Interface" (BMI) systems work with automobiles. This incredible new technology allows people to maneuver wheelchairs by thought transference. We told you, it really does sound like something out of a sci-fi movie. The ultimate goal in doing this is to allow disabled drivers to get back behind the wheel of a car, though there are also practical applications for non-disabled drivers as well.

"The Nissan and EPFL collaboration is developing systems that go to the next stage using statistical analysis to predict a diver's intentions and to evaluate a driver's cognitive state relevant to the driving environment," according to Motor Authority.¹

If vehicle's were able to accurately predict and execute a drivers next move, countless accidents could be avoided. Furthermore, this system would allow to for accurate maneuvering in general. Whether you consider it sci-fi in nature or not, the ambitions of this project are quite admirable.

For now, however, we have to use our hands to control the vehicles that we carry here at 150 S Pickett Street Alexandria, VA 22304. And, you can arrange a test drive for any new Nissan that may have caught your eye by contacting us online or by phone at (888) 804-3376.

Or, if you'd simply like to learn all you can about models like the Nissan LEAF, Nissan 370Z, and Nissan Frontier ahead of time, then be sure to load up the online inventory and showroom pages of our website. It's there that you'll be able to calculate financing options on your next ride, and consider how you can keep it running like new for years to come through our amazing parts and service/repair departments.

Source: ¹http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1066690_nissan-working-on-mind-reading-technology-for-cars