| dc.description.abstract | Due to rapid urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership, parking space scarcity has become a
major problem in modern cities. Conventional parking systems require large horizontal spaces,
which are often unavailable in densely populated areas. Automated and robotic parking systems
offer an effective solution by utilizing vertical space efficiently.
This project presents the design and development of a DIY robotic parking system that
demonstrates a vertical parking mechanism using a belt and pulley lifting system. The system is
conceptually designed to handle real-life vehicle loads, while a scaled prototype using toy cars is
developed for demonstration purposes. An Arduino Mega microcontroller is used as the central
control unit, integrated with RFID-based access control, IR sensors for slot detection, and an
LCD display for system status.
The developed prototype successfully demonstrates automated parking and retrieval operations.
The proposed system provides a cost-effective, scalable, and space-efficient solution for future
smart parking applications. | en_US |
