Things you may not know about smart parking robots

Have you ever imagined driving into a parking garage, stepping out of your car, and just a few minutes later a self-driving parking robot automatically lifts your vehicle and smoothly transports it to the optimal spot—without you having to circle around looking for space? This is no longer a scene from a science fiction movie. It is becoming reality in many high-end developments across developed countries. The AGV parking robot represents a breakthrough in automated parking technology, delivering a premium, driverless experience.

How Does an AGV Parking Robot Work?

Unlike traditional mechanical parking systems, AGV parking robots do not require fixed rails or complex steel structures. A smart parking robot will:

• Automatically slide underneath the vehicle (either in a designated transfer cabin or directly within the parking area).

• Lift the car using a wheel-clamping mechanism or by raising the entire vehicle body with ±5mm precision thanks to laser navigation and advanced sensors.

• Move flexibly in 360 degrees, rotate in place, and intelligently avoid obstacles.

• Place vehicles extremely close to one another—just 2–5 cm apart—maximizing space efficiency while ensuring absolute safety.

The entire parking or retrieval process takes only about 120 seconds, significantly faster than manual parking.

What are the types of AGV autonomous vehicles?

How Much Does This Parking Robot Cost?

The investment cost for a smart AGV parking robot is relatively high—sometimes equivalent to the combined cost of puzzle parking systems and lifting parking systems.

For top-tier parking system brands in the world such as XIZI IPARKING, prices typically range from around 800 million VND to several billion VND per smart parking robot. For mid-range brands from Asian countries such as South Korea and Taiwan, pricing is generally somewhat lower.

Within the scope of this article, we do not address low-cost, outsourced smart parking robots with inferior quality. These products often come with limited warranties, frequent technical failures, and—most importantly—accumulated maintenance and repair costs over time that can equal the investment required for a high-quality robot from the outset.

What Is the Optimal Investment Strategy for an AGV Smart Parking System?

The optimal solution for investing in a fully automated smart parking system is to combine the existing basement structural design with AGV robot technology. Investors can take advantage of pre-built concrete basement parking structures and integrate additional beam frames at each parking position (scientifically arranged parking slots as illustrated in technical designs).

This hybrid approach helps optimize construction costs, maximize parking capacity, and fully leverage the operational efficiency of AGV parking robots.

Với nền móng hạ tầng này, chủ đầu tư chỉ cần bổ sung thêm robot AGV là có thể vận hành một hệ thống đỗ xe hoàn toàn tự động. Đặc biệt, tổng chi phí đầu tư theo phương án này chỉ nhỉnh hơn không đáng kể so với hệ thống đỗ xe bán tự động thông thường, nhưng lại mang đến hiệu quả vận hành và trải nghiệm người dùng vượt trội hơn hẳn. Đây thực sự là một lựa chọn thông minh, cân bằng được yếu tố chi phí và hiệu quả sử dụng trong dài hạn, và là một giải pháp Chủ đầu tư có thể quan tâm.

With this infrastructure foundation in place, the investor only needs to add AGV robots to operate a fully automated parking system. Notably, the total investment cost under this approach is only slightly higher than that of a conventional semi-automatic parking system, yet it delivers significantly superior operational efficiency and user experience.

This is truly a smart choice—one that effectively balances cost and long-term performance—making it a solution worth serious consideration for project developers.

Smart Parking Technology from a World-Leading Brand – XIZI iParking

XIZI iParking has established itself as a global leader in smart parking technology with more than 20 years of experience and continuous innovation. The brand is widely recognized for its advanced automated parking solutions that optimize space utilization while delivering an exceptional user experience.

Key highlights of XIZI iParking technology

• AI-Integrated Smart Management System: The intelligent management platform integrates AI technology, enabling real-time monitoring and operation of the entire parking facility. Automatic license plate recognition combined with multifunctional management software ensures a fast, seamless, and convenient parking process.
• Next-Generation AGV Robots: The latest AGV robots are equipped with state-of-the-art sensor systems, autonomous navigation capabilities, and intelligent scenario handling. Notably, the robots can operate continuously 24/7 with high stability and precision.
• Cost-Optimized Solutions: By combining existing concrete infrastructure with AGV robotic systems, the solution significantly reduces initial investment costs while maintaining optimal operational efficiency.
• Safety as a Top Priority: A multi-layered monitoring system, integrated sensors, and protective devices ensure maximum safety for both vehicles and users.
• Professional After-Sales Service:

Comprehensive warranty policies and a professionally trained technical team from Việt Chào, available 24/7, provide peace of mind and long-term operational assurance for investors.

XIZI iParking not only delivers smart parking solutions but also presents a forward-looking vision for intelligent urban management—helping address parking space challenges in modern cities.

The Capabilities of the World’s Leading Smart Parking Brand – XIZI IPARKING

If you are looking for a modern AGV parking robot solution that optimizes space and delivers a premium parking experience for your residential project, shopping mall, or office building, contact Việt Chào Company – the exclusive partner of XIZI IPARKING in Vietnam – via hotline: 0898 55 28 88 or email: vietchao@vietchao.vn for a free consultation and on-site survey.