{"id":90845,"date":"2026-07-26T23:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/90845\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T23:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:35:43","slug":"london-gatwick-introduces-robotic-parking-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/90845\/","title":{"rendered":"London Gatwick introduces robotic parking service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aerospaceglobalnews.com\/tag\/london-gatwick-airport\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">London Gatwick<\/a> has become the first UK airport to introduce robotic parking, allowing passengers to leave their car in a private drop-off cabin. Autonomous robots park it in a secure storage area and car owners don\u2019t need to hand over their keys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new service, launched in partnership with Stanley Robotics, is now available to book ahead of its first customer journeys in August. Eliminating the hassle of searching for a parking space, the technology gets passengers from their car to the terminal more quickly while making more efficient use of airport parking capacity.<\/p>\n<p>How Gatwick\u2019s robotic parking works<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of driving around a car park looking for an available space, passengers simply drive into a private enclosed cabin near the South Terminal and scan their booking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After parking the vehicle inside the cabin, they leave the car and keep their keys. A Stanley Robotics autonomous parking robot then slides underneath the vehicle, lifts it by its tyres and transports it to a secure storage area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passengers provide their return flight details during the booking process, allowing the system to monitor their arrival and have the vehicle waiting in a collection cabin when they return.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility is within walking distance of the South Terminal, although a free shuttle bus is also available.<\/p>\n<p>No need to hand over your keys<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike traditional valet parking, passengers retain possession of their keys throughout their trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to London Gatwick, this offers additional peace of mind while the automated system handles parking and retrieval.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If passengers accidentally leave an essential item in the vehicle after drop-off, on-site staff will be available to retrieve emergency items.<\/p>\n<p>Helping airports use parking space more efficiently<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robotic parking systems are designed to improve the customer experience while also maximising the number of vehicles that can be stored within a given footprint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because no one needs to access the vehicles once parked, cars can be positioned much closer together than in a conventional car park. This helps airports increase parking capacity without building additional parking infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stanley Robotics has deployed similar systems internationally. The Gatwick installation is its first deployment at a UK airport.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting Gatwick\u2019s future growth<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oli Bedford, Head of Airport Access, Marketing and Commercial Products at London Gatwick, described the service as \u201ca real game-changer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s quick, easy and completely hassle-free \u2013 and you even get to keep your keys, giving extra peace of mind while you\u2019re enjoying your holiday,\u201d Bedford said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stanley Robotics CEO Cl\u00e9ment Boussard said the technology would help address future parking demand as the airport continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with London Gatwick, a global leader in aviation, to deploy our solution and address their critical parking capacity challenges as they prepare for significant growth,\u201d Boussard said. \u201cThis project marks a major milestone for Stanley Robotics in the UK, and we are proud to bring our innovative technology to one of the world\u2019s most forward-thinking airports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gatwick robotic parking vehicle requirements<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatwickairport.com\/parking\/parking-robotic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">robotic parking service at Gatwick<\/a> is available for most standard passenger cars, subject to the following limits:<\/p>\n<p>Maximum weight: 2.6 tonnes<\/p>\n<p>Maximum height: 2.3 metres<\/p>\n<p>Maximum wheelbase: 3.3 metres<\/p>\n<p>Maximum wheel diameter: 21 inches<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service must be booked in advance. 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