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PARKING

This system can also remember the
pattern of arrivals and departures
of regular users and can keep their
cars closer to I/O terminals for park- The Nampally MLP showcases how
out few minutes before expected advanced technology, strategic
departure times. It has pallet-free planning, and public-private
design for lower maintenance and collaboration can solve urban
user safety and turbo lifts and challenges. It sets a precedent
transporters for high-speed vertical for scalable, smart infrastructure
and horizontal movement.
across India’s growing cities.”
The system has smart memory to
anticipate frequent users’ park- — NVS Reddy
out times and 100% redundancy
ensuring continued operation even
during partial system outages.
Hyderabad’s MLP uses Trans PALIS, Operations turntable rotates 360 degrees to
ideal for large rectangular plots. position them correctly.
The automated puzzle parking
What are the technical specifications of system operates entirely via sensors The user experience is designed
the Nampally MLP? with zero human intervention. It to be seamless. Upon arrival, users
automatically categorizes vehicles— receive an entry ticket with a QR
The plot size is 0.5 acre with SUVs, sedans, and small cars—and code (smart card) that guides them
three cellars and 12 floors (15 in parks them on designated floors. to the terminal. Swiping the card at
total). Parking capacity is for 250 Unlike mechanical parking systems, the terminal gate opens the gate.
cars and 200 two-wheelers. The this system works without pallets, The user then keeps the car on the
IO terminals have four units with making parking smoother and turntable, applies the handbrake,
turntables and sensors and two more efficient. The entry and exit turns off the engine and exits.
horizontal movers as transporters. terminals are spacious and smart, Swiping the card outside initiates
The parking system provides two with flat turn-tables that cater to the parking process. The system
high-speed turbo lifts (1.5–1.75 the needs of elderly individuals, scans the vehicle, classifies it and
m/s) and the floors optimized for women and differently-abled parks it on its own accordingly. To
vehicle type (SUV/Sedan) to reduce users. Vehicles can be left on the retrieve the vehicle, the user pays
building height and cost. turntable at any angle, and the the fee at the counter, swipes the
card at the I/O terminal and the
vehicle returns to the user from the
parking platform.

Commercial model and financial
challenges

To ensure viability, of the total
15 floors, five were allocated
for commercial use, subsidizing
parking fees. However, due to RBI
guidelines, the project was ineligible
for infrastructure financing, forcing
the developer to rely on high-
interest mortgage loans. COVID
raised construction costs by 25%,
and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
disrupted electronics supply chains
and shipping logistics. Customs
duties on imported systems added
further strain.

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