Nissan has developed a new range of self-parking slippers. Using the same ProPilot Park system that is in Nissan's self-driving cars, the'smart' shoes have in-built sensors, a motor and a concealed set of wheels. Using the same ProPilot Park system that is in Nissan's self-driving cars, the'smart' shoes have in-built sensors, a motor and a concealed set of wheels. Whilst the space-age lounge wear may appeal to both the clean-freaks and the lazy, it sadly will not be available to customers. Nissan created the prototype's to show-off the technology that it is creating for its self-driving cars.

Japan's Nissan Motor Co is displaying its self-parking slippers at its corporate headquarters in Yokohama, as Jim Drury reports. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Japan's Nissan Motor Co is displaying its self-parking slippers at its corporate headquarters in Yokohama, as Jim Drury reports.

Old traditions are constantly being updated with new technology, and one ryokan (guesthouse) is making use of automated driving technology to offer the latest in hands-free hospitality -- self-driving slippers. Nissan Motor Co. has developed a system for slippers to'park' themselves at the entrance of the traditional inn at the push of a button, ready for guests to use upon arrival. Each slipper is equipped with two tiny wheels, a motor and sensors to'drive' across the wooden lobby floor using Nissan's ProPilot Park technology. The automaker uses the same technology in the latest version of its all-battery electric Leaf vehicle. High-tech sensors and cameras allow the car to locate and back into parking spots without any driver input.