Robotic parking launched at Gatwick

Passengers travelling from London Gatwick this summer can experience the future of hassle-free airport parking with the launch of a unique robotic parking service – delivered in partnership with Stanley Robotics – which is the first of its kind at a UK airport.

The new system puts an end to parking stress, allowing passengers to simply drive into a dedicated private drop-off cabin, step out of their car and – without having to hand over car keys – let high-tech robots take care of the rest.

Located near the South Terminal, the service is designed to get passengers from car to check-in more rapidly. Passengers can walk to the terminal from the robotic parking facility or hop on the free shuttle bus.

Improved access

The new service is part of London Gatwick’s continued investment in making travelling easier and more enjoyable, cutting out the time spent searching for a space and making parking easy.

Oli Bedford, Head of Airport Access, Marketing and Commercial Products at London Gatwick, said: “This is a real game-changer for our passengers. It is quick, easy and completely hassle-free and you even get to keep your keys, giving extra peace of mind while you’re enjoying your holiday.”

The service is designed to be simple and easy to use. Passengers drive into a parking cabin, scan their booking and walk away with their keys. Robots then carefully lift the car by its tyres and park it in a secure space. Passengers provide their return flight details so when they get back, their car is waiting for them in a cabin, ready to go.

Clément Boussard, Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Robotics, said: “We 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.

“This 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’s most forward-thinking airports.”