Mercedes showed off anautomated valet parking systemin which its EQS sedan and future vehicles can park themselves.

The system could herald a future in which most cars offer fully automated when parking.

Sensors installed at the building communicate with the vehicle and guide its maneuvering through the garage.

A Mercedes-Benz test vehicle during an autonomous parking test in a parking garage.

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Upon return, the driver can have the car drive to a designated pick-up area by smartphone command.

“Philipp Skogstad, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, said in the news release.

Stress-Free Parking?

Someone holding a phone displaying the Mercedes-Benz app used for automated parking.

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Self-parking cars may be more widespread in the future.Seoul Robotics is partnering with BMWto develop a hands-free parking system.