Automated Valet Parking Trial Launched at Shenzhen Airport
Travelers at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport can now experience the convenience of automated valet parking. This innovative service, developed by Huawei and Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co., Ltd., allows drivers to park their cars automatically by simply tapping on a mobile app.
Through the app, drivers can select designated parking lots, monitor real-time information on car routes, the surrounding environment, and location. They can also summon their parked cars to the passenger area automatically. The automated vehicles are equipped with advanced driving systems that enable them to yield to oncoming vehicles and avoid pedestrians.
The trial is currently limited to vehicles equipped with Huawei's advanced driving system. However, the developers believe that this technology has the potential to be expanded to other scenarios, such as hospitals, tourist spots, and shopping malls.
According to Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution business unit, airports were chosen for the trial due to their high frequency of travelers and the time-saving benefits of automated parking for those catching flights. The high volume of people and vehicles at airports also provides a valuable testing ground for the technology's precise vehicle control capabilities.
Lin Tao, president of Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co., Ltd., believes that the airport trial can serve as a model for expanding automated valet parking to other scenarios, improving convenience and efficiency for drivers in various settings.
15 Comments
Muchacho
Is it really that difficult to park your own car? This seems like a solution to a non-existent problem.
ZmeeLove
Accessibility? What about people who don't have smartphones or can't use the app? Will they be left out?
ArtemK
High tech, high cost? I bet this automated parking will be expensive and not affordable for everyone.
Habibi
Giving control to AI? What if it malfunctions and crashes into another car? It's risky and I don't trust it.
Africa
Privacy concerns? The app collecting car routes and location? I'm not comfortable with that kind of data collection.
Mariposa
Automated cars in crowded areas? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. I'll stick to good old-fashioned parking with a human in control.
Bella Ciao
Testing it at the airport? That's irresponsible! They need to test it in controlled areas first, not around busy travelers.
Comandante
Limited to cars with Huawei's system? Seems more like a marketing ploy for them than a true benefit for passengers.
Mariposa
Is it really that difficult to park your own car? This seems like a solution to a non-existent problem.
Bella Ciao
Job security? What about the people who currently park cars at the airport? This could put them out of work.
Coccinella
Focus on bigger issues first! This automated parking seems like a luxury while other airport problems remain unaddressed.
Comandante
Job security? What about the people who currently park cars at the airport? This could put them out of work.
Donatello
Time-saving! This frees up valuable minutes for travelers who are often pressed for time at airports.
Raphael
Focus on bigger issues first! This automated parking seems like a luxury while other airport problems remain unaddressed.
Habibi
High tech, high cost? I bet this automated parking will be expensive and not affordable for everyone.