Mercedes-Benz is moving forward with its assisted driving technology by incorporating the artificial intelligence (AI) developed by British company Wayve into its future vehicles, as reported by InsideEVS. The German automaker has signed a production agreement with Wayve, aiming to include its AI Driver system in new cars within the next two years. This development is seen as similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which also uses AI to handle complex driving situations. Mercedes-Benz already has a level 3 Drive Pilot system and is also working with Nvidia on another approach to assisted driving, with Wayve adding a new layer to this strategy. Wayve’s AI Driver technology evaluates the vehicle’s surroundings in real time and makes driving decisions based on live data, without needing high-definition maps or being limited to pre-mapped areas. This method mirrors Tesla’s FSD approach, which prioritizes AI and vehicle perception over pre-set driving rules. The AI Driver has already been integrated into Mercedes-Benz’s production system, working with the manufacturer’s hardware, operating system (MB.OS), and mapping tools. Testing of the system has been conducted in Stuttgart, London, and San Francisco. Mercedes-Benz and Wayve have not assigned an SAE level to this technology, instead calling it "advanced assisted driving" that can operate in both urban areas and on highways. The driver remains in control, with the system designed to handle a large part of the driving process under human supervision, rather than achieving full autonomy. The first vehicles featuring this technology are expected to be available within two years, although the specific models and markets have not yet been announced. This partnership is part of a broader collaboration, with Mercedes-Benz having invested in a 1.5 billion dollar funding round for Wayve earlier this year to speed up the development and implementation of its technology. The automaker is exploring several different approaches to assisted driving, including its existing Drive Pilot system, its work with NVIDIA, and now its collaboration with Wayve.