Automated Parking
Utron’s fully automated parking solutions are designed and constructed to utilize any given
volume, optimizing the real estate to achieve the parking capacity within minimum space.
High-density parking is achieved by eliminating ramps and turning radiuses and by removing
humans from inside the parking structure. Our robotic parking systems provide tools that
allow designers to solve parking challenges.
Utron Pace
Utron Pace is a Shuttle Automated Parking solution, also referred to as “Rack and Rail” parking system. The system is based on shuttles performing single path horizontal movement along fixed rails and storing vehicles on racks located perpendicular to both sides of the fixed rails.
The structure is made of concrete (with embedded rails) or steel racking structure (similar to warehouse racks). This allows achieving maximal efficiency in rectangular shapes. Shuttle automated parking systems range from single level to multi-level, and typically serve larger parking capacity (hundreds of spaces).
Utron slide
Utron Slide is a Conveyor Automated Parking solution, also referred to as “Matrix” parking system. The system is composed of stationary conveyors performing multi-dimensional movements of vehicles stored on pallets, on a single/multi-level structure.
Vehicles are stored on pallets on top of the conveyors yielding very high square-footage efficiency and fast parking and retrieval cycles.
The conveyor arrays allow multi-path movements which increase the system’s redundancy. However, performance levels are directly related to the complexity of the conveyors array arrangement.
Benefits of automated parking
Drastic reduction
of parking footprint
Efficient and cutting costs
across the board
Improvement of development
value and project’s ROI
Saving space, which increases use of
valuable revenue-generating area
HOW THE PARKING PROCESS WORKS
- Entering the bay room
The driver approaches the bay with the car and stops at the marked sign. A rolling door opens, and the user drives the car into the bay where it is measured by sensors and guided to the correct position by instructions on a screen in front of the driver. When the car is correctly positioned, the driver gets an on-screen approval that the car is ready to be parked. - Submit parking at the kiosk/app
The driver then exits the car and locks it, leaves the bay room and goes to the kiosk to complete the parking procedure. The parking process is initiated using the Utron mobile App or at the kiosk payment machine with card swipe or by pulling a pay ticket. - Car is transferred to parking space
Once the request at the app/kiosk is complete, the bay door closes, and sensors sweep the room to detect that there is no movement outside the car. According to the car’s dimensions, a shuttle system retrieves the car from the bay and stores it in a suitable place. - Process completed
The Bay room is now ready for another car to be parked, or for a car to be retrieved from storage.
HOW THE RETRIEVAL PROCESS WORKS
- Car retrieval request
The driver uses the app or swipes a personal card at the kiosk payment machine (or pays the parking fee), which triggers a request to retrieve the car. - Request queues at the reception screen
The reception screen displays the current request in the queue, together with requests from other drivers. - Car is retrieved from storage
The automated system retrieves the car from storage and delivers it to an empty bay room. - Bay room is ready to collect the car
The designated bay room door opens with the car facing out and ready to go. All the user needs to do is get in and drive straight out.
Common Questions
Automated parking garage refers to a car parking system that uses mechanical and computerized systems to park and retrieve vehicles automatically, without the need for human intervention.
Utron drives better real-estate development, when challenged by parking requirements, space constraints, construction and/or excavation cost and ROI acceleration. In addition, if you are aiming for project differentiation through high-end user experience and offering additional lifestyle amenities for your potential clients, Utron is a game-changing parking solution.
Utron helps you achieve the required parking capacity using a significantly smaller footprint, which frees up space that generates additional revenue, thus improving your ROI.
In addition, it’s a great tool for creating project differentiation and driving sales. Thanks to Utron’s advanced system your clients will enjoy the most efficient and trouble-free parking experience, with an advanced app and a stylish waiting lounge while the car is retrieved. In other words, Utron provides the comfort of valet parking, just without the valet.
Utron serves as a tool for achieving a superior design. The space freed up by using Utron allows for design flexibility at other areas of the design and contributes to a better building design flow.
Utron provides solutions for a wide range of parking capacity needs, from a few spaces to hundreds and even thousands of parking spaces. The Utron family of products addresses different parking capacity and performance requirements of your project, no matter what size.
A major part of designing an automated parking system takes into consideration the scenario of peak retrieval rate, when vehicles are parked and retrieved simultaneously.
Utron provides users with full visibility of their parking/retrieval process, through a mobile app and screens located at the waiting areas. The information provided further improves the user experience, mainly (but not limited to) at peak performance time.
Yes. Utron’s space savings translates into shorter construction timetables, by building smaller and using less building materials.
No. The cost of service and maintenance is determined by the quantity of equipment comprising the entire system and the level of use.
Overall operational costs are lower than with conventional parking due to savings in lighting, ventilation, manpower, insurance costs and last but not least, faster depreciation.
Utron is a result of over 35 years of experience in design and implementation of storage/retrieval systems. The technology it uses is similar to elevator technology and has been field proven for 35 years. Utron’s designs emphasize redundancies aimed at achieving full reliability and availability rates.
Utron is designed with redundancies that minimize the risk of a car being stuck in the system, so that even when one component is out of commission, another component performs the same action.
Utron is offered with a 24/7 local service availability to address any site dispatch needs and ensure smooth operations and quick response to service calls.
Utron removes the human factor from parking. It does not get tired or distracted. Each of the Utron components is equipped with multiple sensors that constantly secure the position and placement of the vehicle, practically eliminating damage to vehicles.
The accuracy of the Utron system is many times higher than other parking options such as valet or self-park.
Utron provides 24/7 call center with immediate response to service calls. In case of a fault, any user can report the case, and a Utron technician connects remotely to the site to resolve the case. If needed, a technician will be dispatched immediately to the site.
Utron is designed with a backup generator that allows the system to continue its defined performance level.
Users enjoy a valet parking experience – without the valet. Utron provides a high level of system interaction through an app and local displays, providing total control over the entire parking process.
Retrieval time varies and is dependent on the system’s performance level and users’ retrieval rates. Utron plans each system according to the project’s needs in order to reach fast cycle time, within minutes.
Utron systems are designed for various vehicle dimensions based on the site’s geographical location (market) and space constraints. In addition, Utron is customizable to accommodate different vehicle dimensions.
Utron’s team works with the developer, architect and other design team members to ensure parking requirements are met and rejection rates are minimized.
Yes. Parking with Utron is the same as parking in your own home garage or even a private valet. No one has access to your vehicle, drives your car and maneuvers next to it, thus providing the highest level of safety and security, and eliminating the risk for damages.
Utron provides a unique mix of qualifications that place it above the competition. The combination of dealing directly with a manufacturer with 35 years of experience, the one-stop-shop approach (all disciplines in-house) and field proven installations, result in superior solutions and operations.
Utron provides an intuitive user interface which guides the user through the parking process, using screens that include verbal and graphic instructions.
To retrieve belongings from a parked vehicle it needs to be retrieved to an exit bay. The system will allow the vehicle to be stored back without the need to drive it out and in again.
Our projects showcase the integration of automated and semi-automated systems that maximize space, enhance efficiency, and provide unparalleled convenience. Explore our diverse range of parking projects.
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