OMODA & JAECOO has successfully completed a global public real-world test of its Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit on April 30, 2026. The autonomous valet parking technology demonstration marks a significant milestone for the automotive brand’s push into AI-driven smart mobility solutions.
The achievement coincides with the brand surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales. Next-generation models equipped with the system are expected to arrive in the UAE market soon, addressing a critical need in high-density parking environments.
How Valet Parking Technology Works
Unlike conventional parking assist systems, VPD delivers a fully autonomous, closed-loop parking solution. The technology enables vehicles to independently locate available parking spaces, navigate complex environments, and execute precise parking maneuvers without requiring the driver to be inside or nearby. Users control the system entirely through a mobile application.
The system includes two primary features: “Come When Called” allows the vehicle to autonomously drive to the user via app-based summon, while “Leave When Waved” enables the vehicle to independently find and park itself after the driver exits. Advanced environmental perception provides real-time obstacle detection and route planning capabilities.
Real-World Testing Results
The real-world test validated VPD performance across multiple high-difficulty scenarios. These included tight and mechanical parking spaces, dead-end roads, and busy shopping mall environments requiring long-distance vehicle retrieval. The system completed the full workflow from parking spot detection through navigation, parking execution, and retrieval with consistent success.
In a notable performance comparison, the valet parking technology outperformed an experienced driver with over 15 years of driving experience. The system achieved faster completion times, fewer steering adjustments, and superior parking precision without unnecessary corrections or adjustments.
UAE Market Relevance
The valet parking technology addresses specific challenges in high-density parking environments across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tight mall parking, peak-hour congestion, and limited parking availability create daily frustrations for drivers. The technology eliminates the need to search for parking or walk long distances, particularly valuable during extreme weather conditions.
The solution proves especially beneficial for young and less experienced drivers, reducing parking-related stress while enhancing overall convenience. By automating parking processes, the system addresses a routine urban challenge that affects transportation efficiency across the region.
OMODA & JAECOO’s Broader Innovation Strategy
The successful demonstration reinforces OMODA & JAECOO’s positioning as a technology-first, youth-focused automotive brand with emphasis on AI-powered innovation. Beyond parking automation, the company showcased its AiMOGA robotics ecosystem during the summit, featuring interactive robots designed to enhance intelligent mobility experiences through smart reception and human-machine interaction.
The brand’s broader vision involves combining artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart mobility into a unified ecosystem. This integration reflects OMODA & JAECOO’s commitment to moving beyond individual features toward comprehensive smart mobility solutions that reshape urban transportation patterns.
As part of its global expansion strategy, the brand targets key markets like the UAE as early adopters of next-generation mobility solutions. Looking ahead, OMODA & JAECOO continues advancing intelligent mobility toward what the company describes as a future of “parking freedom,” where drivers transition from parking stress to automated convenience at the touch of a button.
