In order to help people continue to play basketball in the city as it becomes more and more crowded, Volkswagen created 'Volksparking.'
Volksparking is a unique mobile basketball hoop that is set up along a track above a parking lot. With sensors, it is able to detect when a parking space is empty and sets itself up there so that a small game of basketball can be played between friends. When the space is about to become occupied by a vehicle, the smart hoop simply moves to another open parking space in the lot.
Since Volkswagen has always branded itself as the "People's Automobile," this initiative is a clever way to show that when space is used smartly, the city can be shared by all of its inhabitants fairly.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mobile Basketball Hoops
- Creating mobile basketball hoops that can be set up in various locations to maximize space for playing basketball in crowded cities.
- Smart Sensor Technology
- Using sensors to detect available parking spaces and facilitate the movement of the mobile basketball hoop to an open space.
- Shared Urban Spaces
- Showcasing the potential for shared urban spaces where different activities, like parking and playing basketball, can coexist.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Automotive companies can explore the integration of smart technology to create innovative products that enhance urban mobility and shared spaces.
- Sports Equipment
- Sports equipment manufacturers can develop mobile basketball hoops and other flexible sports products that can be easily set up in limited spaces.
- Smart City Solutions
- Smart city solution providers can leverage sensor technology to optimize resource allocation and enhance the usability of public spaces.
