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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. MHI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems Ltd. launched demonstration testing of an automated valet parking system at a large-scale commercial facility near Tokyo. The system employs automated guided vehicle AGV robots dubbed Stan manufactured by Stanley Robotics a French venture-backed company. The event marks the first application of this type of autonomous vehicle handling system in a commercial complex in Japan.The demonstration testing will be performed with cooperation from Mitsubishi Estate Group. It will take place in a designated parking zone at Shisui Premium Outlets an outlet mall located in Chiba Prefecture which is operated by Mitsubishi EstateSimon Co. Ltd. Vehicles will be transported autonomously by AGV robots in an environment close to actual application to verify handling performance and evaluate user satisfaction.MHI Group is targeting nationwide deployment of automated valet parking systems as well as automated systems for transporting finished vehicles. Working in collaboration with Stanley Robotics a world leader in the development and deployment of automated valet parking systems using AGV robots MHI Group has been undertaking demonstration testing at MHI facility since October 2021. Now with the data to be acquired through demonstration testing at a real commercial complex MHI Group will further accelerate its initiatives toward achieving these services commercial viability in Japan.MHI Group as part of its growth strategy under its 2021 Medium-Term Business Plan is currently taking steps to develop its solutions business through achievement of smart social infrastructures in a quest to realize a carbon neutral society. This project is one of various initiatives MHI Group is working on to support CASENote era infrastructure. By taking the lead in providing AGV robot-based automated valet parking services at shopping malls commercial complexes amusement parks airports etc. MHI Group will contribute to the realization of a safe comfortable and sustainable society.Arrival The customer parks in one of the berths installed next to the facility and simply drop off the vehicle. There is no need to search for a parking space or to walk from a distant parking space even in inclement weather.Automated transportation The AGV robot automatically transports the vehicle to a designated parking space. Robot-assisted parking enables more efficient use of limited space to increase parking capacity. Storing the vehicle in the segregated parking area also prevents accidents or thefts.Reservation for departure The customer can simply make a reservation for departure at any time by smartphone app. As the reservation time approaches the vehicle is automatically transported to the berth. Since the customer can confirm the vehicle status by app it is possible to continue shopping dining etc. thus making more effective use of time.Departure The vehicle is available for pick-up at the berth at the reserved time so there is no waiting. The berth is spacious enabling easy loading of passengers and packages comfortably without stress.