Volley Automation :: Fully Automated Parking Systems for Space-Constrained Urban Developments

Volley Automation is a robotics and automation company founded in 2018 that develops fully automated parking systems for space-constrained urban developments. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, after relocating its main operations from the San Francisco Bay Area, Volley Automation focuses exclusively on next-generation robotic parking solutions that densify garages by up to 2x. This allows developers and architects to build smaller structures, reduce below-grade excavation, solve challenging site conditions such as high water tables or irregular footprints, and improve overall project economics. By combining proven robotic hardware with advanced AI-driven software, Volley Automation delivers parking systems that lower embodied carbon, eliminate vehicle emissions inside the garage, support future-proof EV charging for every stall, and create a superior user experience compared with traditional or valet parking. The company has completed multiple commercial deployments, maintains active partnerships with Otis for vertical reciprocating conveyors, HITO Robotics for advanced AGVs, and Skanska as a strategic supply chain partner, and is actively expanding its team of robotics, software, and AI engineers.

The core robot-based products from Volley Automation are its fleet of omnidirectional Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and a dedicated autonomous EV charging robot, orchestrated by a multi-layered intelligent software platform. Each AGV is a low-profile, electric robotic carrier capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds and navigating within millimeters of accuracy using an array of sensors, lidar, and precision positioning systems. These robots transport vehicles from entry bays to optimized storage locations and retrieve them on demand, operating with zero emissions and running up to 24 hours on a single charge before autonomously returning to charging stations. The AGVs work in coordinated swarms, using AI-powered conflict-based planning, traffic pattern analysis, and digital twin simulations to maximize throughput, minimize retrieval times, and adapt dynamically to usage patterns of repeat visitors versus transient parkers.

A standout innovation is Volley Automation’s exclusive autonomous EV charging robot. This specialized unit moves vehicles to and from dedicated charging stations as needed, ensuring every parked car has access to charging without requiring expensive infrastructure at every stall. Once charging is complete, an AGV returns the vehicle to storage and brings the next EV forward, dramatically improving charger utilization rates and supporting the transition to electric mobility. The system integrates vertical transport through lifts or vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs), entry/exit bays equipped with QR-code check-in, and real-time monitoring from a Network Operations Center that provides live visibility into vehicle locations, queues, and system health.

The software layer is equally critical to the robotic system. Volley Automation’s proprietary platform includes on-board, on-site, and cloud components that handle navigation, scheduling, mission control, predictive optimization, and integration with smart-city infrastructure. AI algorithms continuously learn from operational data to improve efficiency, while simulation tools allow developers to test thousands of scenarios before construction begins. This data-driven approach turns parking from a static cost center into an intelligent, revenue-enhancing asset that can interface with building management systems and provide valuable urban mobility insights.

Volley Automation emphasizes safety, convenience, and sustainability. Vehicles are stored away from pedestrian traffic and other cars, virtually eliminating dings, theft, and emissions. Users simply drive into a bay, scan a QR code, and walk away; the robots handle everything else and return the car forward-facing and ready to drive. The company’s deployments, including projects at 1355 Fulton, 8633 Wilshire, and 1301 Abbot Kinney, demonstrate measurable gains in space efficiency, reduced construction complexity, and enhanced user satisfaction. With a growing pipeline and strong investor backing, Volley Automation is positioned to become a standard solution for high-density urban parking, helping cities reduce the environmental footprint of parking infrastructure while delivering faster, safer, and more convenient experiences.