Stuttgart, Germany. Manual parking is a thing of the past. Bosch and Daimler put automated parking into practice at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. With the help of a smartphone, the driver can now automatically park the car in the right place without having to track its every move. Automated parking is a major milestone on the road to autonomous driving.
â Automated smartphone-based parking service launched as a pilot project in the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage
â Bosch provided the infrastructure for the project, and Daimler developed the car technology
â Unmanned parking saves time and reduces stress levels
A pilot project in the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage is the worldâs first infrastructure solution for a fully automated parking service in a real-world environment with or without drivers. Beginning in early 2018, visitors will be able to try out this convenient service in the museumâs parking lot and save time parking.
âThe era of unmanned driving will come sooner than many people think. Automated parking at the museum demonstrates an impressive level of technology development.â
, Says Michael Hafner, head of unmanned driving and active safety at Mercedes-Benz.
âThe infrastructure of the intelligent parking system and its connection to the vehicles allowed us to implement automated parking much earlier than expected.â
, shares Gerhard Steiger, president of the Chassis Systems Control division at Bosch.
As if by magic: automatic movement to and from the parking space
With a smartphone and a special mobile app, anyone can now order a car. The ride begins when the unmanned car pulls up to the call location. Returning the car is just as easy: the customer gets out of the vehicle in a special parking compartment and returns the car with the help of a mobile app. As soon as the intelligent parking system identifies the vehicle, it independently drives to the designated spot.
The creation of automated parking is made possible by the interaction of Bosch Intelligent Parking System infrastructure and Mercedes-Benz automotive technology. The sensors installed in the parking garage monitor the parking corridor and the surrounding area, guiding the vehicle. The technology implemented in the vehicle allows the parking systemâs commands to be carried out safely and stops the vehicle in time if necessary. Parking infrastructure sensors and communication technology developed by Bosch. In turn, Daimler has provided the museumâs private parking lot and test cars. Together with Bosch, the company will establish the interaction between the infrastructure and the vehicle and make the necessary changes to the sensor technology and software of the cars.
Worldâs first automated parking permit
The premiere will be followed by an intensive testing and launch phase. From the outset, the project was monitored by the local authorities Stuttgart Regional Government and the Baden-WĂŒrttemberg Ministry of Transport , as well as experts from the TÜ V Rheinland to evaluate the safety of car and parking technology. Regulators are expected to give final approval for the worldâs first automated parking garage at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in early 2018. This way, Bosch and Mercedes-Benz will experience how users will deal with automated parking. Existing parking lots can also be upgraded with new technology. For their operators, unmanned parking will mean more efficient use of parking spaces: it will be possible to place 20% more cars on the same space.
This is a significant achievement by Bosch and Daimler! Iâm curious to know more about this real-world unmanned car parking demonstration. How does the system work, and what are the potential benefits and challenges of implementing this technology on a larger scale?
This is fascinating! Iâm curious to know how this unmanned car parking system works â does it use advanced sensors or autonomous technology? And how does it ensure the safety and security of the parked vehicles?
Wow, itâs fascinating to see the progress made in autonomous driving technology! But Iâm curious, how does the unmanned car parking system work in detail?
Wow, thatâs impressive! Iâm curious to know how the real-world unmanned car parking works. Are the cars controlled remotely or do they use advanced technologies like AI and sensors to navigate and park themselves accurately? And most importantly, how reliable is this technology and can it be implemented on a larger scale in the future?
Real-world unmanned car parking typically utilizes a combination of advanced technologies like AI, sensors, and GPS to navigate and park vehicles autonomously. These systems allow cars to accurately identify available parking spots, maneuver into position, and park without human intervention. The technology has proven to be quite reliable, with many systems successfully operating in various locations around the world. As for scalability, the potential is there for unmanned car parking to be implemented on a larger scale in the future, providing efficient parking solutions in crowded urban areas. It is an exciting and promising development in the field of autonomous vehicles.
This is fascinating! Can you tell us more about how the unmanned car parking works? How does the technology ensure safety and accuracy? And are there any plans to implement this in other parking garages globally?