The problems caused by parking in inappropriate zones, such as double parking, are well known: they obstruct traffic, reduce the space available for other drivers and, ultimately, are not effectively resolved by sanctions such as fines or wheel locks. These punitive measures, while they may deter drivers from future violations, do not offer an immediate solution to the problem.
In response to this situation, Chinese authorities have trained police officers to operate valet robots, a technology that allows vehicles to be moved to a nearby parking lot and notify owners about the movement of their car.
In addition to solving the space problem caused by illegal parking, this measure continues to include a fine for the violation and the collection of the parking fee, maintaining the deterrent nature of the sanction. Thus, anyone who wants to park in a double row or in a prohibited place will think twice.
The operation of valet robots is simple: a platform on wheels with a hydraulic lifting system slides under the vehicle, lifts it and repositions it with minimal human intervention. This system is capable of moving the car in any direction, even allowing complete 360-degree turns, which greatly facilitates traffic management and parking in congested areas.
This technology has already been tested by the Chinese authorities in recent months, in order to demonstrate its usefulness. Even a video published on Facebook highlights the operation of the system.
Although this technology has been met with skepticism by some users on social media, who express concerns about security and potential misuse by criminals, its implementation in China and in places such as Charles du Gaulle Airport in Paris indicates that In the future, illegal parking can be managed more efficiently and less conflictively. Meanwhile, the recommendation remains the same: avoid violations by parking in authorized places.
