Finding parking in crowded cities can be hard, so it's nice to know that the automotive experts at Audi is designing a fully automated self-parking system, which it demonstrated to great effect at CES 2013.
The system utilizes a collection of laser-assisted sensors throughout the parking garage which work in conjunction with existing software built into current model Audis. The garage-level sensors are a brilliant work around for the signal problems that standard GPS units encounter in hard concrete structures like the average parking garage. The demonstration features an Audi employee picking an open spot in the garage through an iPad app. Off goes the car to the chosen spot without any bumps or glitches.
It remains to be seen how many parking garages would be interested in adding the necessary sensors to make the system work, but perhaps this is the dawning of a standardized automated parking system of the future.
Self-Parking Robot Systems
Audi Shows Off a Fully Automated Parking System at CES 2013
Trend Themes
1. Automated Self-parking Systems - There is a growing trend in the development of automated self-parking systems, which utilize advanced sensors and software to enable vehicles to park themselves without human intervention.
2. Laser-assisted Sensors - The use of laser-assisted sensors in parking garages is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can address the signal problems faced by standard GPS units in concrete structures, making them ideal for automated parking systems.
3. Mobile App Integration - The integration of mobile apps, such as the iPad app demonstrated by Audi, into automated parking systems presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for enhancing user experience and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can leverage the trend of automated self-parking systems to develop new features and improve driving experiences for customers.
2. Parking Garage Industry - The parking garage industry can explore the use of laser-assisted sensors and automated parking systems to optimize space utilization and improve efficiency for customers.
3. Mobile App Development Industry - The mobile app development industry can seize the opportunity to create innovative and user-friendly apps for integrating with automated parking systems, enhancing the overall parking experience for users.