Automonous Valet Parking Study
Project background
Europe-wide
Location
Innovation
Category
The study assessed the potential for Automated Valet Parking (AVP) through a survey of major parking operators and equipment manufacturers, and a series of design studies. It identified practical barriers to AVP, as well as legal and commercial considerations.
What we did
- Conducted a study to explore the potential of Automated Valet Parking (AVP).
- Examined how AVP could be incorporated into existing car parks at airports, railway stations, and shopping centres.
- Identified barriers to the introduction of AVP, including the need for a universal system, legal liability, and practical segregation of pedestrians and vehicles.
- Explored generic design solutions to address these barriers.
- Investigated complex design and operational constraints related to segregation of AVP vehicles from other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Assessed the business case for investment by parking operators.
Outcome
- Identified barriers to AVP implementation, including technical, legal, and practical challenges in a range of specific car parks.
- Found no simple solution for segregation due to complex design and operational constraints.
- Provided insights into the need for a universal system and legal liability considerations.
- Highlighted the absence of a demonstrable business case for investment by parking operators in AVP technology.