Autovalet

/ˌɔːtəʊˈvælɪt/ noun

Definition

A robotic or automated system that parks and retrieves vehicles without human assistance.

Etymology

From auto- (self) + valet (a personal attendant). Modern compound coined with the rise of automated parking systems in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

Some luxury hotels and airports have tested autovalets, but they kept breaking down and getting stuck—it turns out that parking a car is way harder for robots than anyone expected!

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