10 Acquisition International - Business Excellence Awards 2023 Feb23188 Most Innovative Parking Systems Provider 2023 - USA The Robotic Parking System is a fully integrated automated parking facility capable of receiving, parking, and retrieving passenger vehicles automatically. All operations are performed by independent machines directed by computer programmes with no human intervention. Here, we discuss the innovative technology created by Robotic Parking Systems Inc. and the many premium advantages it offers. ight or wrong, parking and its availability, or lack thereof, is a defining factor for commercial real estate. In fact, a commercial area can fail or succeed based on the parking it provides. The solution is not just more parking spaces, but rather a safer and more efficient use of space for parking. In 1994, Robotic Parking Systems created its new patented automated parking technology that offers more efficient, safe and effective parking. The term “robotic parking” was coined by the company and used to refer to both the business and its products. The Robotic Parking Systems automation technology compresses up to three times the amount of parking spaces into the same volume as a conventional concrete ramp carpark. This efficient use of space results in greater development capacity, creating space for other uses such as revenue generation or additional amenities. Robotic Parking Systems was the first to build and utilise simultaneously operating robots for parking in all three dimensions. With three axis independent motions, the system can deliver the speed and reliability that is required for large parking facilities of hundreds to thousands of spaces. The company built the first automated parking garages in the US and Middle East. Adding substantial parking facilities to developments in innercity districts is important, but it can be a challenge to ensure the building fits in with its surroundings. Robotic Parking Systems can accommodate any type of façade, meaning massive, ugly, concrete garages can become a thing of the past. Machinery and equipment are installed inside the supporting structure and never interfere with the outward aesthetics. This gives architects a free hand in designing the external appearance of the facility to fit harmoniously into its environment. Entry and exit terminals can also be integrated into the façade to meet both visual as well as functional criteria. Any piece of machinery made by man is bound to fail. For example, cars, appliances, and computers are all prone to malfunction. The only way to successfully overcome this inherent possibility is the strict application of true redundancy throughout the entire system. This does not mean simply installing two motors on a single machine; it means ensuring the redundancy of all components as well as providing a backup machine. By ensuring there are multiple elements controlling the same process, Robotic Parking Systems provides true redundancy. All major components have at least one backup system and, in some cases, as many as four. This means that users of the system can count on a R high level of reliability and uninterrupted operations. No single failure will ever result in the Robotic Parking System being inoperable. The company is the only manufacturer that offers this level of redundant protection, making it extremely unique. Robotic Parking Systems’ technology has been evaluated and audited by several independent technology experts. For example, Zuhlke reported the “system is very solidly designed with lots of redundancy,” and its “service plan is based on threshold values for each component.” Following the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increased emphasis on environment, health and safety in commercial projects. A benefit of automated parking is the premium valet experience that offers contactless parking to cater to current needs. When the driver and passengers have left the entry area, the driver initiates the parking process with a touchless near field communication (NFC) card, FOB, or an app on a smartphone. Instead of passing the keys to a valet, drivers simply use an app and keep their keys. Furthermore, enclosed parking garages can pose a risk with carbon monoxide (CO) and other harmful toxic emissions. Since no cars run inside the parking facilities, Robotic Parking Systems estimates that, annually, in a 1,000-space garage, it can eliminate 275,422 lbs of carbon dioxide, 15,463 lbs of carbon monoxide, and more. According to the US Department of Justice, between 2004 and 2008 there were over 400,000 reported violent victimisations every year in parking lots and garages. DOJ statistics also document that, in 2004, there was an average of over 223,000 reported sexual assaults across all parking lots, public areas, and garages. A study by Liability Consultants, Inc. of more than 1,000 premises liability U.S. lawsuits between 1992 and 2001 concluded that “parking garages rank second when it comes to violent crimes.” These tragic incidents can be tackled by using automated robotic parking facilities instead of concrete ramp garages and parking lots. Individuals are never inside the garage, only in a well-lit lobby or terminal, where there are multiple security cameras. The company feels that the system meets the principles of “inherently safer design,” and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). This greatly increases parking safety for both individuals and their cars. It virtually eliminates crimes in parking facilities, which greatly benefits the community. With crimes less likely to occur onsite, potential lawsuits are significantly reduced. This is a major financial benefit to anyone
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