Stan - Innovation in Parking

The parking problem in large cities is becoming increasingly urgent. The number of cars is rapidly growing, necessitating space to park them and staff to facilitate the process. That's why many developers are striving to automate parking as much as possible. One of the innovative developments is the robot Stan, created by the company Stanley Robotics.

How Stan Works

This robot is already in use at Charles de Gaulle Airport. It resembles a small mechanism similar to a wheeled travel suitcase. Its operation principle is very simple. A person parks their car in a designated spot, locks it, and leaves. Then Stan scans the car's dimensions, selects a suitable space, attaches special levers to the front wheels, and transports it to a parking spot.

When the owner returns, the robot brings the car back to its original place. The owner controls this process using a smartphone. Additionally, the driver can program a specific day and time, and upon return, the car will already be waiting. Stan can manage 400 parking spaces and serve tens of thousands of cars per year. According to Stanley Robotics, the operational costs for "Stan" are much lower than the expenses for personnel, lighting, and equipping a standard parking lot.

Benefits of Stan

The advantages provided by Stan:

1. Reduces the space needed for a car since there is no need to open doors.
2. No need for lighting and ventilation in the parking area.
3. Reduces expenses on parking maintenance, as people are not present there.
4. Reduces car owners' time spent searching for available spots and parking.

In the near future, the implementation of this robot is planned in several more airports across the USA and Europe.