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This paper introduces the definition of an autonomous valet parking system, standardization trends, processes designed to implement the system. Autonomous valet parking is a system in which a vehicle can be parked in a parking space without a user, and can also be moved to a specific location when the user wants to. The autonomous valet parking system is being developed by dividing it into search driving process, autonomous parking process, and return driving process. Currently, the autonomous valet parking system can demonstrate the entire parking process in a specific scenario. However, there are limitations, i.e., the system requires high costs, and some technologies do not show stable results. In this paper, we have highlighted the problems that should be solved to complete the autonomous valet parking system and the technologies for solving these problems. From this paper, researchers will be able to learn about the technical aspects and the developmental direction of the autonomous valet parking system.
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This research was supported by Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) grant funded by the Korea government (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) in 2020 (No.20009775, Development of AI based Around View Monitoring SoC for Automated Valet Parking).
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Jo, Y., Ha, J. & Hwang, S. Survey of Technology in Autonomous Valet Parking System. Int.J Automot. Technol. 24, 1577–1587 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-023-0127-1
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