Automated valet parking

For parking facility operators and real estate companies

• Thanks to automated parking, vehicles can be parked more closely together, for much more efficient use of the available parking capacity
• Automated valet parking expands the services offered during the time the vehicle is parked, such as charging for electric vehicles, washing the car, and even in-car deliveries
• It can be implemented quickly and easily, since the system can be operated alongside manually parked vehicles

For vehicle manufacturers

• Vehicle manufacturers can offer automated driving to their customers and implement new business models and software-based services
• Safety as a customer benefit: the system is supported by the sensors installed in the infrastructure, which detects pedestrians and other objects. The vehicle comes to a reliable stop
• Based on the automated valet parking technology, automated vehicle maneuvering increases the efficiency of automotive production

For drivers searching for a parking space

• The hunt for a parking spot is over – you no longer have to negotiate cramped parking garages or maneuver into tight spaces
• Human mishaps, such as scratches are eliminated. The walk through a dimly lit parking garage becomes a thing of the past
• While the car is parked, new services can be offered such as washing or charging the car

Automated to the next level of convenience

Automated valet charging increases the efficiency of the charging infrastructure and optimizes the usage of charging stations. For charging station operators, this results in lower investments in charging infrastructure, since the stations are used much more efficiently. Energy providers benefit due to a flattening of energy demand peaks, since charging is distributed more evenly throughout the day. Since charging their vehicles becomes much more convenient for drivers, the acceptance of electric vehicles and electromobility in general increases. This, in turn, is good news for automotive manufacturers. More electromobility also means fewer carbon emissions, which is a clear benefit for the environment.

Vehicles as energy storage units​

In the future, bidirectional charging will play an important role. This enables the batteries of electric vehicles to be used as storage units for alternative energy. Thanks to automation, this green energy can be provided when the actual source – such as solar power – is not available and the vehicle is not currently needed. With this technology, automated valet parking and automated valet charging can also assist in the transition to renewable energy and avoid wasting valuable resources.