Order Details

Affordable Robotic and Automation Limited (ARAPL) has secured an order worth approximately ₹19 crore for its next-generation Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) based car parking technology. This represents the largest single order in the company's AGV car parking business since commercial launch in September 2026.

Technology Overview

The company markets its advanced automated parking solutions under the Relipark brand. The technology uses battery-operated autonomous mobile robots to transport and position vehicles within parking facilities, designed to optimize parking space utilization and reduce dependence on conventional mechanical infrastructure.

Management Commentary

Mr. Rahul Padole, CIO and Director, ARAPL Group stated that the company has been in the automated parking business since 2012 and began developing new generation parking robots in 2019 to move away from conventional mechanical architectures. The mobile-robot-based approach uses a fleet of intelligent robots with fleet-level redundancy, reliability, and lower lifecycle maintenance.

Mr. Melind Padole, Founder and Director, ARAPL Group outlined the product portfolio and technology roadmap:

  • 2M model: Already launched, designed to retrieve parked vehicles in as little as two minutes
  • 2M Slim: Scheduled for launch by end of 2026
  • VaLe: Valet-parking concept model, expected launch by October 2027
  • Two additional models planned for 2028 for outdoor parking applications

Business Models and Cost Structure

Relipark offers flexible business models where eligible developers may deploy parking infrastructure with zero upfront investment or on a cost-neutral basis. The company aims to offer 20 such cost-neutral projects. The robotic architecture is expected to reduce post-installation maintenance costs by approximately 40% compared with conventional multi-level mechanical parking systems.

Market Development Strategy

As part of market development, Relipark plans to offer free* parking infrastructure for up to 20 qualifying projects by end of 2027, subject to technical feasibility and commercial terms.

Market Targeting and Exhibitions

Relipark will showcase its technology at two industry exhibitions in November 2026:

  • Airport Parking Network London: 18–20 November 2026 (targeting international airport operators)
  • ACETECH Mumbai 2026: 19–22 November 2026 (targeting real estate developers and architects)

The company sees opportunities to modernize existing airport parking facilities in UK and international markets, with preliminary engineering assessments indicating potential 40–50% parking capacity increase at suitable sites. ARAPL has submitted proposals to several airport stakeholders and is exploring potential joint ventures with UK parking management companies.

Company Background

ARAPL, established in 2005 and headquartered in Pune, provides turnkey industrial automation and robotics solutions. The company serves automotive, non-automotive, general industrial and government-sector customers across India, China and other Asian markets. Operations include approximately 350,000 square feet of facilities and over 400 employees, with offices in Faridabad and Mumbai.

Subsidiary Information

Humro, an ARAPL RaaS brand, specializes in autonomous mobile robotic solutions for manufacturing, warehousing and industrial logistics, using iWare navigation technology and FleetOps fleet-management software.

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