Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

Loading the video No Comment Video. Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/09/2026 - 13:16 GMT+2 London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost. The robots, developed by French company Stanley Robotics, can park cars with centimetre-level precision. Gatwick says the system can accommodate around 95% of vehicles, although some cars are excluded. Vehicles must weigh no more than 2.6 tonnes, be under 2.3 metres tall, have a wheelbase of less than 3.3 metres and wheels no larger than 21 inches (53,34 centimètres). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The parking area is protected by perimeter fencing, floodlighting and 24-hour security patrols, while automatic number plate recognition monitors vehicles entering and leaving the site. Stanley Robotics says the robots are designed to stop if they malfunction, rather than move unpredictably. Some passengers say the service is quick and easy to book, while others have opted for it because of the added security. The service costs around €6 to €12 more (£5 to £10) than standard long-stay parking. When it launched, the service required a minimum stay of five days and was mainly available on weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. Gatwick says these restrictions will be gradually eased. United Kingdom Robotic Airport passenger Travel Technology Top stories Now playing Next Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage Now playing Next At least two killed and tents destroyed in Israeli strikes on Gaza camps Now playing Next University students launch ‘student list’ to shake up Serbia’s elections Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 15th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US military admits it is facing munitions shortfall due to Iran war Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents as protest arrests top 6,000 Now playing Next Germany to deploy troops to Lithuania after volunteer shortfall Now playing Next EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce Now playing Next Ceuta crisis drives EU towards tougher migration stance Now playing Next Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce, AI slowdown rattles markets Now playing Next EU finally taking heed of Baltic warnings over Russia, Latvian PM says Now playing Next EU has 'the power' to lead on 'global treaty on AI', says MEP Brando Benifei Now playing Next No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women against Russia's invasion Now playing Next Most Europeans say a second language is useful. Not everyone can actually speak one Now playing Next Beyond the Silk Road: Visitors stay longer, spend more and venture further across Uzbekistan ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Pope Leo XIV unveils giant wave for new water exhibition at Vatican Library No Comment Devotees flock to Mumbai and Hyderabad as Ganesh Chaturthi begins No Comment Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze No Comment Israeli strike on Gaza vehicle kills two Hamas engineers, 13 wounded Europe Today Europe Today: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as AI slowdown rattles markets Europe News The State of the Union lottery: What will Ursula von der Leyen say? Earth News Italy and wolves: living with a growing population amid myths and alarmism Europe News Parliament pushes tougher energy permit deadlines, setting up clash with EU countries Food and Drink Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter Europe News Germany to deploy remaining soldiers to Lithuania after volunteer shortfall Ukraine Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets Europe News 12 European nations call on EU to expand Arctic presence amid growing threats ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Party leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say future belongs back in EU The Europe Conversation 'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM says Culture news 'Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold': Oasis announce 38 new dates for global tour in 2027 Travel News 35,959 flights a day: Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war Europe News EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce giants Culture news Poland crowns its best bird imitator as crowds flock to Warsaw for annual competition Health news US push to cut drug prices could mean longer waits for European patients Tech News Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT