Product
Line
The Robotic Parking Systems expanded product line is
comprised of 4 different models to accommodate a wide
variety of parking needs:
A
BRIEF HISTORY
The first mechanical garage in
the U.S., built in Cincinnati in 1932, accommodated
nearly 400 cars and
used a converted elevator system to hoist individual
vehicles from a central receiving area to one of its
24 floors. Once at the appropriate floor, dollies and/or
a live attendant pushed the vehicle into its parking
space. This garage operated every day until it closed
in 1979. Most of these early garages were demolished
to make room for new buildings; two "classics" remain
in service in New York City.
Initially the mechanical
garage concept did not catch on in the U.S. primarily
because there was plenty of land and parking space.
Whereas in Europe, Asia and Japan, where land is so
scarce, hundreds of mechanical garages were built
between the mid 1950's and the late 1980's. Most are
still in operation. The largest of these garages,
accommodating 849 cars, is an underground garage built
by the former Krupp Manufacturing.
IMPROVING THE PROCESS
Robotic Parking Systems
has improved upon the mechanical model and advanced
the automated parking
process with its patented Modular Automated Parking
System (MAPS). This system, which uses the latest electronic
and automation technology, was chosen as the engineering
foundation for the United States first modern and fully
automated parking facility.
The project is a textbook
example of how parking problems within congested urban
areas can be solved by Robotic Parking Systems. When
complete, the facility will hold 324 cars on a 100'
x 100' lot and stand 56' high.
THE LATEST ADVANCEMENT
Robotic Parking Systems's
RPS 20 is the company's newest parking solution. This
application is designed for lots as small as 10' x
60' x 85' (high) or 25' x 21' x 85' (high), and allow
for 20-space units to be added (side-by-side) as needed.
The RPS 20 is ideal for residential, small retail,
and very tight building sites, as they enable developers
to provide parking on what might otherwise be deemed
as unusable land.
End User Quotes
“I visited the plant, saw the operation, had
an opportunity to question the technology and the operation.
As a result of our investigation, we are working diligently
with Mr. Haag to build a structure encompassing his
technology and software.” A.S., Chairman Development
Firm
“The advantages of Robotic Parking Systems
convinced me after thorough investigation to change
my design and implement it into our. . .mixed use project.” E.S.,
Developer
Municipal Leader Quotes
“I am sure we can
make greater use of this technology in (our City)
as we proceed
in our project to bring
our public transportation system into the 21st Century.”
J.M., Mayor
“You could have our
downtown parking problem solved for many years to
come.”
A.S., Mayor
City Planner Quotes
“. . .As a City Planner, I can say this technology
is a dream come true! The implementation of these Robotic Parking Systems garages will have a major
positive impact for any City Planning.”
D.C., Head of City Planning
Automation Expert Conclusion
Upon completion of an independent
evaluation of the Robotic Parking Systems
System, the conclusion was:
“. . . the technology appears
well conceived and fully capable of meeting the requirement.
. . We
believe that the concept and the system are fundamentally
sound.”
In addition, this system
offers a pollution free alternative. No cars are running
inside, so there are no choking car emissions to have
to deal with inside the garage. Also, because cars
are not having to circle around and around the block
for spaces, there is less pollution (and less traffic)
from cars driving at slow paces for extended periods
of time. They get off the street faster!
GREATLY ENHANCED AND DEVELOPED
SYSTEM DESIGN
Typical Design:
High-bay, stacker type design whereby all three movements (in and out,
up and down, back and forth down the aisles) are handled by one central
unit. In the case of failure, an entire portion of the garage can become
inoperable.
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The Robotic Parking Systems
Patented Design:
Enhanced, patented design whereby all three
movements are separated and handled by individual
intelligent components with true redundancy.
No single failure will ever result in the garage
becoming inoperable.
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