Japan's Automated Parking Is The Perfect Solution For Space And Parking Issues In Big Cities

Japan’s Automated Parking Is The Perfect Solution For Space And Parking Issues In Big Cities

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 19/09/2023 at 01:44

Updated on 19/09/2023 at 01:50

Estacionamento automatizado no Japão (Imagem / Reprodução GIKEN)

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Japanese Solution Redefines The Concept Of Parking And Presents An Intelligent And Sustainable Alternative For Overcrowded Cities

Japan is famous for its densely populated cities and lack of space. In this scenario, finding a parking spot can be compared to finding a needle in a haystack. This is where ECO Park from GIKEN comes in, a project that transforms the way we think about parking.

Unlike conventional parking lots that spread horizontally, taking up vast areas, ECO Park uses a robotic system that exploits verticality.

Cars are placed on a platform and transported by mechanical systems to an available spot, all in an automated manner. The best part? The driver doesn’t even need to be present during this process. A revolution that fits in the palm of your hand, or rather, in your pocket.

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Efficiency In 32 Seconds

One of the most impressive features of ECO Park is the speed at which it operates. The average vehicle delivery time is just 32 seconds, which is unprecedented in a mechanical parking system. This not only makes life easier for users but also optimizes space, as it reduces the need for waiting and sorting areas.

The automated parking system from GIKEN has a sustainable and practical appeal: it occupies only 1/30 of the space of a conventional parking lot. Even in places where it is difficult to secure a large plot of land, ECO Park can install a high-capacity parking facility.

The Sustainability Of Tomorrow, Today

If you’re curious to see this technological marvel in action, don’t miss the demonstration video released by GIKEN itself. It’s a preview of what could become the standard in cities around the world, starting with Japan.

Automated parking in Japan (Video / Reproduction GIKEN)

Japan’s Automated Parking Is The Perfect Solution For Space And Parking Issues In Big Cities

Japanese Solution Redefines The Concept Of Parking And Presents An Intelligent And Sustainable Alternative For Overcrowded Cities

Efficiency In 32 Seconds

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Japan’s Automated Parking Is The Perfect Solution For Space And Parking Issues In Big Cities

Japanese Solution Redefines The Concept Of Parking And Presents An Intelligent And Sustainable Alternative For Overcrowded Cities

Efficiency In 32 Seconds

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China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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Austrian engineers have developed an inflatable concrete technology that transforms flat slabs into domes using only air pressure, eliminating scaffolding and temporary forms, and potentially changing the way bridges, tunnels, and curved roofs are constructed worldwide.

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