Future of parking? Robots quietly reshape how cars are parked

HL Robotics has developed an automated parking system called Parkie, which uses robots to autonomously move and park vehicles in crowded, multi-level garages. This system aims to alleviate the stress of finding parking spaces by having robots handle precise vehicle positioning, enabling cars to be parked closer together and increasing lot capacity without expanding physical space. Parkie is already operational in real-world parking facilities, with multiple robots coordinating simultaneously. A critical factor for Parkie’s success is maintaining continuous, low-latency wireless communication in challenging environments characterized by thick concrete walls and metal structures. HL Robotics employs Cisco’s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technology to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. URWB supports near-zero latency, seamless handoffs between access points, and multipath operations to prevent packet loss, enabling robots to coordinate safely and efficiently. This robust wireless networking approach is essential not only for parking automation but also reflects a broader trend where reliable connectivity is as vital as mechanical design for robotics operating in complex public and industrial environments