The Ditmars section of Astoria has welcomed the debut of a self-parking garage operated by AI – being the first to be established within borough limits. Pictures have been taken to capture the milestone; its operators are proud of this one-of-a-kind development.
The Rowan condominium building at 21-21 31st Street in Astoria’s Ditmars district has opened the borough’s first-ever self-parking garage run by artificial intelligence. It offers 96 spots to park cars and is the first of its kind in the area.
The automated moving platform moves customers’ vehicles from the garage’s ground floor to an underground car space, basing its positioning on driving habits such as when the driver usually collects their car. AI is integral in this system, as it provides analysis of customer behaviors.
The Rowan, RockFarmer Properties’ Little Neck-based development, has been instructed by the AI to move vehicles to the front of the line, enabling customers to quickly retrieve their cars when returning to the garage.
A considerable amount of time can be saved by drivers when utilizing a high-tech garage due to its capacity for automatically spotting and assigning them vacant parking spots and the ability for more vehicles to fit in compared with regular garages.
John Petras, the co-founder of RockFarmer Properties, played a major role in founding the company. He was a crucial component in bringing it to fruition.
John Petras says:
“The future of parking has arrived in Queens,”
“As a developer, I think the automated system is a game-changer.”
By utilizing its AI system and designing the RockFarmer garage more efficiently, the company could create an additional 50 vehicle spaces and increase the size of its retail space. According to Petras, these changes allowed for more optimized property usage.
John Petras says:
“It’s a huge advantage to know you can drive to your doctor’s appointment or shop for groceries without having to worry about public transportation or paying for a taxi. We are excited to see how the system changes people’s habits; it really revolutionizes parking.”
U-Tron, a New Jersey-based parking solutions company, has designed an AI system that safeguards vehicles from being dented or hit by others. All of them are assigned an exclusive platform and are not driven by anyone. According to Petras, this system ensures that automobiles remain secure while parked.
The platform in the parking bay is used for parking vehicles and allows for an automated process whereby cars are scanned and measured to determine their size and shape. After completing this step, a lift transfers the vehicle to its designated spot.
The Rowan has two parking bays at the rear, facilitating an automated system to request and retrieve cars. Customers use an app or electronic ticket system through a kiosk. This allows them to have their vehicles delivered back to one of the parking above bays.
The garage features a round-the-clock automated system with video surveillance. It is open 24/7 to protect the vehicles within it from elements such as rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures. Additionally, less fuel is used while parking due to the automated system.
GMGMC Parking, an NYC-based provider of automated garages, offers its services at over 20 locations throughout Manhattan. The company manages and operates the parking facilities.
Integrating AI technology in the parking industry represents an exciting development in smart cities and urban planning. As our cities continue to grow and evolve, AI-powered parking solutions will undoubtedly play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of urban mobility.
Source: Astoria Post
