Ideaz

The Problem

Every day, particularly during the 10 AM to 12 PM peak hours, hundreds of students at Mahindra University face a frustrating search for a parking spot in the Multi-Level Car Park (MLCP). This daily hunt involves slowly circling three floors, wasting valuable time and fuel, only to potentially find the lot completely full. This inefficient process leads to unnecessary stress and frequent tardiness for mid-morning classes and labs, impacting a significant portion of the student body.

The Proposed Solution 

ParkSmart MU is a smart parking guidance system designed to eliminate the guesswork and frustration of finding a parking spot. The system works by installing small, ultrasonic sensors above each parking bay to detect vehicle presence in real-time.This information is then relayed to Large Digital Displays at the entrance of the MLCP, showing the exact number of vacant spots available on each floor (P1: 17 | P2: 8 | P3: FULL).

Problems Solved 

By providing accurate, real-time data, ParkSmart MU transforms the chaotic parking routine into a seamless, efficient process. It drastically cuts down search time from 10-15 minutes to under a minute, directly reducing fuel consumptionand associated carbon emissions. Most importantly, it alleviates the stress and anxiety for students rushing to class, ensuring they can arrive on campus calm and ready to learn.

Why It Works

The solution is highly effective and simple to adopt.Users can benefit from the large digital displays. The system is scalable, starting with the main MLCP and potentially expanding to other student-designated parking areas. It aligns perfectly with the vision of a "Smart Campus," leveraging simple technology to solve a tangible, daily problem and improving the quality of student life.

Who Will Get Benefited

• Students (especially commuters arriving for the 10 AM-12 PM peak class schedule)

• University Administration (by improving campus logistics and student experience)

• The Environment (through reduced fuel wastage)

Call for Feedback

I believe this idea can solve a real, daily frustration for many of us. As I develop this concept for the Lean Startup course, your feedback is essential.

What is the biggest potential flaw or challenge you see in implementing this system on our campus? I'm looking for honest, critical feedback.