ParkoBot

Category: IoT-powered Smart Mobility & Parking Management Platform. 

Startup Summary 

ParkoBot is an IoT-driven smart parking platform that enables users to discover, pre-book, and pay for parking spaces in real time. Positioned as the “Airbnb of parking,” it allows private and commercial space owners to monetize unused parking spots by renting them out hourly through the ParkoBot app.

First Byline: Turning idle parking spaces into smart, on-demand assets.

Second Byline: Decongesting cities through shared, IoT-powered parking.

Highlights 

• IoT-enabled smart parking ecosystem for both individual and commercial use

• Real-time parking discovery, pre-booking, and digital payments via app

• Integration with Google Maps for seamless navigation to parking spots

• Indoor navigation showing exact floor and slot number

• Fully automated access—no manual negotiation or intervention required

• Monetization of unused parking spaces for homeowners and businesses

• Scalable solution from single spots to large multi-gate infrastructures

Team 

• Amrit Choudhury | Founder & СЕО

• Animesh Mukherjee | Co-founder & CТО 

• Raj Kumar Bihani | Co-founder & Chief Design Architect 

What They Do 

• Help users find, book, and pay for parking in advance

• Provide turn-by-turn navigation to the exact parking location

• Offer indoor navigation for precise slot identification

• Enable property owners to earn from idle parking spaces

• Automate vehicle access using ANPR, FASTag, QR, RFID, and whitelist systems

• Deliver real-time analytics on usage, traffic, and peak hours

• Ensure high-throughput, reliable parking operations in busy environments

Pain Points 

• Difficulty in finding parking in crowded urban areas

• Traffic congestion caused by vehicles searching for parking

• Underutilized private parking spaces sitting idle

• Lack of real-time visibility on parking availability

• Time wasted in manual negotiation with parking attendants

• Inefficient parking management in commercial complexes

• Unauthorized vehicle entry and poor access control

• No standardized system for booking and paying for parking

• Poor navigation inside large parking facilities

• Revenue loss for property owners due to unmonetized spaces

Solution 

ParkoBot (Single Spots)

• Designed for homeowners, small businesses, and private vacant spaces

• Enables hourly rental of unused parking spots

• Smart IoT parking lock for secure and automated access

ParkoBot PMS (Commercial Spaces)

• Tailored for malls, offices, event venues, and large complexes

• Centralized parking management system (PMS)

• Supports multiple entry/exit points with smart boom barriers

• Cloud-based control and monitoring system