Experience the Future of Parking: Automated Valet with Mercedes-Benz in Downtown Los Angeles

Imagine driving your luxurious, all-electric Mercedes-Benz to the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown and simply letting it park itself. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic movie; it’s the reality demonstrated by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz with their automated valet parking technology right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This groundbreaking demonstration, featuring the Mercedes-EQ EQS sedan, showcases the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT and its seamless operation via a smartphone app, offering a glimpse into the future of urban mobility in locations like Downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.

At the core of this innovation is the collaboration between automotive technology leader Bosch and luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. Their automated valet parking system, demonstrated at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, integrates Bosch’s intelligent parking infrastructure with Mercedes-Benz’s INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT, available in models like the EQS. This synergy creates a holistic, user-friendly experience, highlighting the potential for automated vehicle technology to enhance everyday life, especially in busy urban environments like downtown Los Angeles.

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Self-Parking Mercedes-Benz EQS Showcased in Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

Imagine pulling up to a luxury hotel in downtown Los Angeles, stepping out of your all-electric Mercedes-Benz, and letting it park itself. This futuristic vision became a tangible demonstration of automated valet parking at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, featuring the cutting-edge Mercedes-EQ EQS sedan.

This demonstration in downtown Los Angeles highlights the power of technology from Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. At its heart is the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT in the EQS, seamlessly integrated with a smartphone app, offering a comprehensive look at the future of vehicle convenience for drivers in bustling city centers like downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.

The InterContinental Downtown Los Angeles Hotel, a prominent 889-room establishment in the tallest building west of Chicago, served as the perfect stage for this real-world application.

“The demonstration at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown vividly illustrates how automated valet parking can function in a dynamic hotel environment,” stated Dr. Kay Stepper, senior vice president of automated driving and driver assistance for Bosch in North America. “Here, automated and conventional vehicles operate side-by-side with pedestrian traffic. This setting allows us to delve into the practicalities of deploying this technology locally, utilizing the highly-connected Mercedes-EQ EQS to showcase the ongoing advancements in automated technology.”

Dr. Philipp Skogstad, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, emphasized the time-saving aspect for luxury car owners. “Our vision centers on giving our customers the gift of time, a crucial element of the luxury experience they seek. The EQS already grants time back by handling highway traffic jams autonomously. Now, with INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT, it extends this convenience to parking itself,” he explained. “INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT, combined with the necessary infrastructure, enables an automated valet service, providing customers with enhanced comfort and ease in their daily routines, especially in busy areas like downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.”

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Mercedes-Benz INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT: Parking Itself in Downtown Los Angeles

Mercedes-Benz showcased its groundbreaking INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT technology in a real-world setting at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, demonstrating the future of automated parking. This innovative system, featured in the EQS and S-Class models, allows drivers in downtown Mercedes Los Angeles to experience the ultimate convenience of automated valet parking.

The demonstration, conducted in collaboration with Bosch, utilized the EQS sedan to showcase how the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT interacts with intelligent infrastructure within a parking garage. Sensors installed in the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown parking facility communicated with the Mercedes-Benz EQS, guiding it to maneuver and park itself without human intervention.

This technology offers a glimpse into a future where parking in busy urban centers like downtown Los Angeles becomes effortless. Drivers simply drop off their Mercedes-Benz at a designated area, activate the parking function via a smartphone app, and the car takes over, finding a parking space and parking itself automatically. Upon their return, a simple tap on the app summons the vehicle back to the pick-up zone, eliminating the stress and time wasted searching for parking in downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.

Benefits for Drivers and Parking Operators

Automated valet parking, as demonstrated in downtown Los Angeles, provides significant advantages for both Mercedes-Benz drivers and parking facility operators. For drivers, it means reclaiming valuable time and eliminating the frustration of navigating crowded parking garages. Imagine the ease of use for Mercedes-Benz owners in downtown Los Angeles – no more circling blocks or squeezing into tight spaces.

Parking garage operators also benefit from this technology. Automated parking optimizes space utilization, allowing for increased vehicle capacity within the same footprint, as cars can be parked closer together when automated. Furthermore, the system opens doors to offer value-added services like automated EV charging, car washes, and routine vehicle maintenance, enhancing the overall parking experience and potentially creating new revenue streams for parking facilities in locations like downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.

A Step Towards Full Autonomy

The automated valet parking demonstration in downtown Los Angeles is more than just a convenience feature; it represents a significant step forward in the evolution of autonomous driving. Low-speed, automated maneuvers in controlled environments like parking garages are crucial for building consumer trust and understanding of automated vehicle capabilities.

“Automated technology in specific use cases like automated valet parking helps consumers become comfortable with how this technology works and the tangible benefits it offers,” Dr. Stepper noted. This demonstration in downtown Mercedes Los Angeles serves as a practical example of how automation can seamlessly integrate into and improve daily life.

Bosch and Mercedes-Benz continue to collaborate on further developing and refining automated valet parking technology, paving the way for broader deployments and contributing to the advancement of fully automated driving in the future. The successful demonstration at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown marks a milestone in this journey, bringing the future of parking closer to reality for Mercedes-Benz owners and urban environments alike, particularly in bustling areas like downtown Mercedes Los Angeles.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com.

About Bosch in North America

Having established a regional presence in 1906 in North America, the Bosch Group employs 35,300 associates in more than 100 locations, as of December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.bosch.us, www.bosch.ca and www.bosch.mx.