# Self-Driving Golf Balls Nissan's PROPILOT Golf Ball Navigates Itself into Holes on a Course By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propilot-golf-ball References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/nissan-creates-a-self-driving-golf-ball-that-always-finds-the-hole/) & [nissan.co.jp](https://www.nissan.co.jp/BRAND/TFL/PPG/) The ProPILOT Golf Ball from [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-e4orce-ramen-counter) takes inspiration from its ProPILOT 2.0 self-driving system, which is soon to be introduced to Japan with the Skyline. The high-tech [golf ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-retrievers) boasts the ability to navigate itself into a hole on a golf course, thanks to a setup that involves an external camera, an internal motor and an algorithm that considers how hard the ball was struck. On the golf course, the ball is shown to quickly redirect itself if necessary or even just make a subtle nudge to land itself in a hole. With the new and improved ProPILOT 2.0 system for vehicles, drivers are able to enjoy features like hands-off driving, land changing and guidance when exiting the highway thanks to [GPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-gps), 3D map data, cameras and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-driving Golf Balls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop self-navigating sports equipment for improved player experiences and enhanced gameplay. - **Propilot 2.0 System:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply advanced autonomous driving technology to revolutionize the automotive industry and enhance driver safety and convenience. - **Algorithmic Golf Course Navigation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize algorithms and sensors to optimize navigation and precision in various sports and recreational activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence and robotics into sports equipment production to create autonomous and intelligent sporting products. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate self-driving technology into vehicles to deliver an advanced driving experience with improved safety and convenience. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine algorithms, sensors, and AI to develop innovative solutions for various industries, enabling automation and optimization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-robot.md) - [Modern Conceptual Robot Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goalf-robot-caddie-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Indoor Golf Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-putting-green.md) - [Remote-Controlled Golf Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgi-zip-navigator.md) - [AI-Powered Golf Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-masters-tournament.md) - [Connected Golfer Simulation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapsodo-mlm2pro.md) - [Connected Golfer Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-golf-glasses-concept.md) - [Motorized Tray Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-e4orce-ramen-counter.md) - [AI-Powered Steering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-steering-system.md)