Autonomous Parking Solution Launching in China Uses Velodyne Lidar Sensors

Velodyne Lidar said its sensors are used in smart valet parking technology from HoloMatic launching in China. HoloParking lets a driver leave a vehicle at the entrance to a parking lot, and the system finds an empty spot and completes the parking maneuver on its own without human supervision, said Velodyne Thursday. When returning for pickup, the driver can start the vehicle remotely, and it will automatically drive to the boarding area, it said. Velodyne’s sensors provide high-resolution, 3D information about the surrounding environment. HoloParking commercialization is beginning in select cities in China this year, with initial rollout in Shanghai. In 2020, HoloMatic expects to support more than 20 cities, each with 20 lots.