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2023
Issue 47
ROBOTIC PARKING INSTALLS LARGEST SEMI-AUTOMATED PARKING SYSTEM IN OREGON
Robotic Parking Systems is currently installing the largest semi-automated parking system in Oregon. The 104- space lift and slide system will serve Henley Place being built by Pahlisch Commercial.
2021
Issue 45
WHAT IS IN THE CONTRACT?
What is in the contract? This important document contains the guiding principles in any project, before, during, and after design and construction. When it comes to an automatic parking system (APS), however, there is no widely accepted standard contract to guide a project from inception to completion … Learn more about this free AIA CE course featured in July Architectural Record.
Issue 44
ROBOTIC PARKING SYSTEMS’ NEW FREE AIA CE COURSE FEATURED IN ARCHITECTURAL RECORD
Without a doubt, the United States likes to go big. We are the home of Mount Rushmore, Disneyland, and the Whopper. We are the birthplace of Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. But with some emerging trends, we lag … Learn more about this free AIA CE course featured in Architectural Record.
Issue 43
ROBOTIC PARKING SYSTEMS NAMED CRE TECH INFLUENCER
Robotic Parking Systems has been named as one of the CRE Tech Influencers for the year. GlobeSt Real Estate Forum stated: “Recognizing the notion that available parking space can define a commercial real estate project’s success or failure …
2019
Issue 38
GREATER SAFETY AND SECURITY IN PARKING FACILITIES
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
In just one day I saw three news stories about deaths and assaults involving parking lots and garages. Robotic Parking Systems offer a better CPTED design solution that increases safety and security in a parking facility.
2017
Issue 36
Robotic Parking System Verified as Highest Throughput Capacity in the Automatic Parking Industry
Robotic Parking Systems has successfully completed throughput testing of its recently completed 2,350 capacity Al Jahra Court Automatic Parking System in Kuwait. TÜV Nord certified a peak traffic throughput capacity of 425 cars per hour.
2015
Issue 33
Happy New Year!
Robotic Parking Systems wishes you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Issue 32
Machines for 2350 Space Robotic Garage Ship
Robotic Parking Systems Inc manufactured and shipped 210 automated parking machines for a 2350 space parking facility…
2012
Issue 29
We Wish All of You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season, and a Prosperous New Year
When Santa made an early stop at the Robotic Parking Systems’ garage even he enjoyed the safety, security and premium valet service of the automated parking system. Carrying around a heavy load of gifts…
Issue 28
TOP 10 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ROBOTIC PARKING SYSTEMS
As cities become denser, and land cost rises, architects and developers are more often looking to Robotic Parking to save space and reduce overall development costs. Many of the same questions arise, so we’ve compiled for you a list of the top 10 most frequently asked questions and their answers…
Issue 27
Premium Robotic Parking Systems for Less Than Conventional Concrete Garages
One of the common misconceptions about robotic parking is that it costs more per parking space than a conventional concrete garage… a robotic parking garage is GUARANTEED to ALWAYS save developers money if land costs are $80 to $100 or more per square foot…
May 2012
… Robotic Parking Systems help architects and developers provide “green” parking solutions … eliminates literally tons of tire and brake dust every year from the environment… Every month we compile and analyze diagnostics data and retrieval statistics for each facility to ensure 100% reliability and rapid retrieval…
March 2012
Twenty-five percent of rapes take place in a parking garage or public area according to statistics from the US Department of Justice … Robotic Parking Systems virtually eliminates personal exposure to violent crime … A technology audit on Robotic Parking Systems’ 800 space garage performed by Zühlke (a well known, international firm) concludes …
2022
Issue 46
LIFT AND SLIDE SEMI-AUTOMATED SYSTEM – ROBOTIC PARKING SYSTEMS INC OFFERS NEW PRODUCT LINE
Robotic Parking Systems Inc. is now offering a space saving Lift and Slide parking system that is semi-automated and allows patrons to access each parking space with a push of a button.
2020
Issue 42
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ALL OF US AT ROBOTIC PARKING SYSTEMS INC.
For those of you who celebrate this holiday, I send you our best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!
Issue 41
INHERENTLY SAFER, GREENER, MORE COMPACT, AESTHETIC & LOWER OPERATING COSTS
A “PARKADIGM” SHIFT IN PARKING GARAGE DESIGN
Reducing risks in parking lots and garages is a major concern. “Because parking facilities are more likely settings for crime – both violent and property – than all other real estates except residential, security is one of the most critical issues facing owners and operators of parking facilities today,” according to a National Institute of Justice research study.
Issue 40
FREE ONLINE AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE: AUTOMATED ROBOTIC PARKING 101: IMPLEMENTATION THE RIGHT WAY
Our FREE learning course is registered and approved by AIA for continuing professional education. It’s also approved by GBCI, IDCEC, and more. The course describes how automated parking systems use robots to provide an innovative, safe parking solution. The system also enhances user safety and security and is used as a CPTED strategy.
Issue 39
NEW PALACE OF JUSTICE – 2,433 AUTOMATED PARKING SPACES
The New Palace of Justice in Kuwait has a unique and modern design and will be the tallest and largest judicial building in the world. It showcases a 2,433-space automated parking garage designed and built by Robotic Parking Systems.
2018
Issue 37
Guinness World Record for Largest Automated Parking Facility – 2,314 Spaces – Goes to Robotic Parking
It became official in February, 2018. For the second time a Robotic Parking Systems’ facility was awarded the Guinness World Record for the Largest Automated Parking Facility in the world – 2,314 spaces.
2016
Issue 35
Innovative Parking Solution — Premium Advantages
What happens when you apply twenty first century technology to parking? You get an innovative robotic solution that makes parking easier, safer, more satisfying and better for the environment.
Issue 34
Concrete Ramp vs Robotic Parking
The cutaway from our current project is a perfect illustration of the space saved with robotic parking versus concrete ramp parking… As you can see Robotic Parking provides almost 3.5 times the number of parking spaces in roughly the same volume…
2013
Issue 31
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! No matter where you are, whether you have cold weather and real snow or are just pretending that you do, we remember that a key ingredient of the …
Issue 30
World’s Largest Automated Parking Facility
It’s official – the Emirates Financial Towers (EFT) has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the Largest Automated Parking Facility. Robotic Parking Systems Inc. was contracted for the design and build of this 1,200 space automated car …
Also includes Ibn Battuta Gate – Flawless Operations. The Senior Property Manager gives an assessment of more than 3 years of operations.
2011
December 2011
Our best wishes to you and your families for a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year … The holidays are always a busy travel time, and airport parking is major source of complaint by travelers throughout the world … Robotic Parking Systems solve these airport parking problems …
October 2011
The Robotic Parking System at the Ibn Battuta Gate Complex in Dubai recently celebrated its 2-year anniversary of operations … We asked actual users of the robotic car park to rate their experience with the facility …
August 2011
Any piece of machinery or electronics made by man will fail at some point. Just look at cars, appliances and computers to name a few. The only way to successfully overcome this inherent failure is the strict application of TRUE redundancy throughout an entire system …
June 2011
When using a Robotic Parking System, architects, developers and planners have true creative freedom and can hang any type of facade onto the clean outside structural support system of the automated garage. Each facade can be made to blend seamlessly into any project or neighborhood …
March 2011
Every driving trip begins and ends with parking and much of the air pollution and traffic congestion in urban areas results from drivers cruising around looking for a parking space …