HL Robotics Expands Autonomous Parking, Logistics Push

HL Robotics, a subsidiary of HL Holdings, is aggressively expanding its operations in the parking and logistics sectors with the launch of 'PARKIE' and 'STAN'. Both robots employ fully autonomous driving, yet they cater to distinct environments. PARKIE specializes in indoor parking lots, while STAN excels in outdoor settings, including airports, ports, and logistics centers.

HL Robotics aims to merge the technologies of these robots into a comprehensive automation service covering parking, vehicle transport, storage, and logistics. PARKIE, the maiden autonomous parking robot in South Korea, recently showcased its capabilities at the Chungbuk Content Enterprise Support Center in September 2025. Now, the company is gearing up to provide services to Gimpo International Airport's visitors.

The introduction of such autonomous parking to a significant number of airport users marks a crucial shift from testing to market expansion. The modification of the Parking Lot Act by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport further fuels this growth. In the future, PARKIE is anticipated to be deployed in various large-scale housing complexes, apartment buildings, and parking towers.

Meanwhile, STAN has demonstrated its robustness in international markets, boasting over a decade of operational experience at airports in the UK, France, and a railway logistics center in Canada. It is set to make a formal entry into the South Korean market at the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Gangneung in October, with new designs and features unveiled.

STAN's uniqueness lies in its robust design capable of withstanding extreme cold and heat, transporting vehicles weighing up to 3 tons, both small and large. HL Robotics CEO Kim Yoon-ki expressed the rising domestic demand for efficient parking space management and vehicle logistics automation, emphasizing their commitment to generating new business opportunities through PARKIE and STAN.