# Robotic Parking Garage Hits New York By Hobbyist | Published 2007-02-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-parking-garage-hits-new-york References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/30/robotic-parking-garage-hits-new-york/) A [humanoid robot valet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-02) won't be stepping into your car to drive it. Rather, the garage itself does the parking. The driver stops the car on a pallet and gets out. The pallet is then lowered into the innards of the garage, and transported to a vacant parking space by a [computer-controlled contraption similar to an elevator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evw-1) that also runs sideways. There is [no human supervision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkyai), but an attendant will be on hand to accept cash and explain the system to baffled humans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Parking Garages:** The rise of robotic parking garages presents an opportunity for companies to invest in and improve parking efficiency and convenience. - **Autonomous Transportation:** Self-driving cars and other autonomous transportation systems can benefit from the technology used in robotic parking garages. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** As cities become smarter, the integration of robotic parking garages can aid in traffic management and reduce congestion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can leverage the technology used in robotic parking garages to create safer and more efficient cars. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can incorporate robotic parking garages as a value-added feature in new or existing properties. - **Technology:** The development and implementation of robotic parking garages require advanced technology, creating an opportunity for tech companies to invest in research and development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated EV Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-recharging-robot.md) - [Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autofuel.md) - [EV-Charging Smart Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggy-robot.md) - [Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoyon-ehwa-automatic-sorting-system.md) - [Automated Tire-Changing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-changing-system.md) - [Accessible EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-ev-charging-station.md) - [Smart Parking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radar-vision-parking.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md)