Advanced parking technology continues to evolve. With the addition of various urban driver assistance systems and advancements through image-based sensor fusion, the ultimate era of autonomous parking is anticipated to arrive soon.
On the 19th, Hyundai Mobis announced the successful development of the ‘MPS 1.0P (Premium),’ an improved version of the next-generation parking control system (MPS·Mobis Parking System) first developed in 2021. By integrating new parking control technologies and core elements into existing technologies, the product has enhanced its commercial viability, receiving industry acclaim in high-performance parking control.
A key feature of this technology is the ‘Memory Parking Assist (MPA).’ When drivers execute parking in path-learning mode, the vehicle learns the process itself so that in the future, autonomous parking can be performed with just a one-touch operation by the driver in the same parking space.
The core of the next-generation parking control system lies in image-based sensor fusion. This system fuses ultrasonic sensors with Surround View Monitor (SVM) cameras. It employs advanced technology to simultaneously measure the vehicle’s position and generate maps using the information obtained. By applying this technology, which originated in robotics, accuracy has improved, and driving assistance functionality supports parking distances of up to 100 meters.
This technology is expected to gain significant attention particularly in regions such as Europe and China, where designated parking spaces and private garages are relatively common. Since it enables remote parking based on pre-learned driving paths, it alleviates parking stress for drivers.
Hyundai Mobis has implemented the next-generation parking control system using only ultrasonic and SVM cameras, without expensive radar or lidar sensors. This gives it a competitive edge in both technical completion and cost. Consequently, the company anticipates rapid commercialization and global orders, as well as quick adoption across regular vehicles.
Another core technology of the MPS, the ‘Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA),’ has also been upgraded. The existing RSPA, which has already been applied in various mass-produced vehicles, uses ultrasonic sensors to detect parking spaces and supports perpendicular and parallel parking with just the push of a button without needing to hold the steering wheel. However, it requires other vehicles nearby to recognize the parking space.
Hyundai Mobis has added a parking line recognition feature to RSPA 2 through image-based sensor fusion, allowing for autonomous parking in empty spaces without nearby vehicles. This technology has been showcased recently in Kia’s newly launched electric SUV EV9, as well as the G90, GV60, and Ioniq 6.
Hyundai Mobis will present its achievements in developing the next-generation parking control system at the ‘Autosense Conference’ in Brussels, Belgium, discussing ‘The Future of Vehicle Parking Innovation’ with industry representatives. This conference, internationally renowned in the fields of ADAS and autonomous driving, will take place from the 19th to the 21st.
The company plans to continue its research and development efforts toward achieving fully unmanned autonomous parking (AVP·Auto Valet Parking). Alongside this, it is actively developing urban autonomous driving technologies like the e-Corner system, which has gained attention with crab driving and zero-turn demonstrations, paving the way for a blueprint to lead the future mobility market.
Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr