Automatic valet parking in the car parks

Some cars already know how to slot in on their own.

Soon, they will also be able to find a place and park completely independently in a public car park.

Note that these are not self-driving cars.

It is quite simply an improved version of the "park assist" function which is already found on many vehicles.

How it works ?

We arrive in a public parking lot (a shopping center, for example).

We stop at the entrance on an "automatic valet" location.

We get out of his car.

You launch the service via an application on your mobile phone and the car will use sensors installed throughout the parking lot, to find a parking space, avoid obstacles and park itself.

Same thing, when we have to leave, one click and the car comes back to our feet.

Are there cars with the option already?

Ford is currently demonstrating its latest Escape model.

Mercedes and Audi have also equipped their top of the range.

In fact, any manufacturer can integrate the technology since it is developed by the Bosch OEM.

The problem comes more from the parking lots that will have to be completely re-equipped.

However, for the moment, there are only two that exist, one in Germany and one in the United States.

But that should grow quickly because it's a service that improves flows.

Above all, this will eliminate the main complaint against car parks: the time wasted in finding a place, especially at rush hour.

But to take advantage of it, you will need a new option on your car.