Ford, Bedrock and Bosch explore Automated Vehicle Technology

Ford, Bedrock and Bosch explore Automated Vehicle Technology

The demonstration project will enable the three companies to gain valuable insights regarding user experience, vehicle design, parking structure design, and application to expand the technology and its application.

Efficient use of space and vehicle services make the case 

Automated parking solutions bring value to garage owners by allowing for the more efficient use of spaces inside a parking garage. With automated valet parking, the same amount of space can accommodate up to 20 percent more vehicles.

In addition to simply parking, a vehicle could also drive itself to areas within the garage for specific services such as vehicle charging or a car wash. During the demonstration project, Ford, Bedrock, and Bosch will demonstrate vehicle paths showing how a vehicle would move between service areas and ultimately to a parking spot before the user calls it back to leave the garage.