Dusseldorf Airport has rolled out what it’s calling the world’s first robotic parking valet that spares time-crunched travelers from having to circle lots looking for a parking space.
Named Ray, the robot was put to work last week and operates like a forklift, picking up cars and positioning them in one of the dedicated 249 spots reserved for the automated valets, reports Airport World.
The robot can carry standard cars weighing up to 3.31 tons (3,002.78kg).
To use, drivers leave their cars in the drop-off area and confirm via touchscreen ticket machine that the car is indeed empty and ready to go.