Parka

Find Your Spot From Above.

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Parka: Smart Parking Assistant

Our Inspiration

Struggling to find parking during peak hours is a universal frustration. Recognizing this common challenge, we created Parka—a smart solution to transform the parking experience for drivers everywhere.

What Parka Does

Parka harnesses cutting-edge technology to make parking effortless:

  • Aerial Imagery Analysis: Processes parking lot images using Gemini 1.5 Flash and computer vision.
  • Real-Time Detection: Pinpoints open parking spaces with precise bounding boxes and markers.
  • Seamless Integration: Enhances existing navigation systems for a smooth, intuitive experience.

Challenges We Faced

  • AI Reliability: Refining the Gemini model to consistently deliver accurate results across complex parking layouts.
  • Frontend Hurdles: Navigating dependency issues and limited expertise while developing a user-friendly mobile app and website.

Achievements We’re Proud Of

  • Functional Platform: Launched a fully operational mobile app and website that deliver real value to users.
  • Advanced AI Utilization: Successfully integrated Gemini’s computer vision API for real-time parking detection.

The Future of Parka

We’re committed to elevating Parka with innovative enhancements:

  • Live Updates: Implementing a live feed and database to dynamically monitor parking spot availability.
  • Predictive Analytics: Leveraging Google Maps’ “Popular Times” to forecast parking demand and spot turnover rates.
  • User Engagement: Introducing crowdsourcing and mobile push notifications for a more interactive, real-time experience.
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