Hyderabad, Aug 10 (NationPress) The fully automated and most sophisticated puzzle parking system of Hyderabad Metro Rail, touted as the first of its kind in India, is on the verge of being inaugurated, as announced by officials on Sunday.

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) is putting the finishing touches on this project, which utilizes Germany's advanced 'Palis' technology for a fully automated puzzle parking solution.

With no need for human intervention, users can simply leave their car on a turntable, and the system will autonomously park it according to its size across any of the 10 available parking floors, as stated by HMRL Managing Director NVS Reddy.

Located in Nampally, at the city's core, this 15-floor complex features 10 floors dedicated to parking and five floors allocated for commercial purposes, including two state-of-the-art cinema screens.

This innovative system is the fifth of its kind in the world and the first in India.

It has the capacity to hold 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers.

The project, developed at a cost of ₹102 crore through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is a collaboration with Novum, a company owned by tech entrepreneurs Harikishen Reddy and Bhavana Reddy.

This cutting-edge parking initiative is expected to initiate a parking revolution in Hyderabad and across India, according to NVS Reddy following a project tour.

Built on 2,000 square yards of HMRL land under a 50-year concession, the facility will be opened to the public once it receives final approvals from relevant government agencies.

Under the directive of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the complex is being designed to be visually appealing.

The facility comprises 15 floors, including three basements and seven upper levels, dedicated to parking. Additionally, five floors are designated for commercial ventures to ensure economic viability.

The complex will also feature two modern cinemas and a city-viewing gallery on the 11th floor.

The automated puzzle parking system functions entirely through sensors, requiring no human involvement.

It categorizes vehicles—SUVs, sedans, and compact cars—and parks them on designated levels.

Unlike mechanical parking systems in Delhi and Mumbai, this system operates without pallets, resulting in a smoother and more efficient parking experience.

Entry and exit terminals are designed to be spacious and accommodating, featuring flat turntables for the convenience of elderly individuals, women, and differently-abled users.

Vehicles can be positioned on the turntable at any angle, with the turntable rotating 360 degrees to align them correctly, as added by NVS Reddy.

The user experience is crafted to be seamless and innovative.

Upon arrival, users receive an entry ticket with a QR code (smart card) that directs them to the terminal.

Swiping the card at the terminal gate opens it.

The user then places the car on the turntable, engages the handbrake, turns off the engine, and exits.

Swiping the card outside commences the parking process.

The system scans the vehicle, categorizes it, and parks it autonomously.

To retrieve the vehicle, the user pays at the counter, swipes the card at the I/O terminal, and the vehicle is returned from the parking platform.