Yongkang Yu

AutoValet

2024

Medium:

Wood,paper,glass,steel

Dimension:

11 x 17 inches

AutoValet reimagines automated valet parking not just as a smart mobility solution, but as an integral part of shaping our relationship with technology and space. By leveraging C-V2X technology and roadside unit (RSU) collaboration, AutoValet intelligently processes vehicle destination data to optimize navigation and parking allocation. Utilizing PC5 direct communication, the system ensures high-efficiency, low-latency, and secure data exchange, mitigating congestion and security vulnerabilities associated with cellular networks.

In a decentralized future, intelligent systems will lead spatial planning, shifting decision-making from humans to algorithms. AutoValet’s adaptive path planning and contextual feedback transform the parking experience into a state of fluid order, where users transition from primary operators to guided participants within a self-regulating ecosystem.

By integrating perceptive interfaces with dynamic spatial visualization, AutoValet explores how individuals can navigate and reclaim agency within an AI-driven urban landscape. As automation disrupts traditional structures, it compels us to reconsider control, trust, and the evolving nature of human-machine symbiosis. In the fissures between the collapse of old hierarchies and the rise of new systems, can we discover a new equilibrium?

About the Artist

Yongkang Yu

As a freelance UX designer, I specialize in intelligent interaction, smart living, automation systems, immersive experiences, and future urban design. My work explores how technology can seamlessly integrate into everyday life, making interactions more intuitive and emotionally resonant. By focusing on perceptible technology, I aim to design systems that adapt to users rather than forcing users to adapt to technology.

My artistic practice blends automation with human-centric experiences, bridging the gap between efficiency and emotional connection. Inspired by spatial dynamics, behavioral psychology, and emerging tech, I challenge conventional interaction models to create more fluid and immersive user experiences. Projects like AutoValet exemplify this approach, transforming automated valet parking into an intuitive, human-friendly system.

My work examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Rather than optimizing for efficiency alone, I explore how automation can foster a sense of connection and trust. My goal is to redefine the role of technology—not as a cold, distant tool, but as a natural and emotionally engaging presence in our daily environments.

Yongkang Yu

AutoValet

2024

Medium:

Wood,paper,glass,steel

Dimension:

11 x 17 inches

AutoValet reimagines automated valet parking not just as a smart mobility solution, but as an integral part of shaping our relationship with technology and space. By leveraging C-V2X technology and roadside unit (RSU) collaboration, AutoValet intelligently processes vehicle destination data to optimize navigation and parking allocation. Utilizing PC5 direct communication, the system ensures high-efficiency, low-latency, and secure data exchange, mitigating congestion and security vulnerabilities associated with cellular networks.

In a decentralized future, intelligent systems will lead spatial planning, shifting decision-making from humans to algorithms. AutoValet’s adaptive path planning and contextual feedback transform the parking experience into a state of fluid order, where users transition from primary operators to guided participants within a self-regulating ecosystem.

By integrating perceptive interfaces with dynamic spatial visualization, AutoValet explores how individuals can navigate and reclaim agency within an AI-driven urban landscape. As automation disrupts traditional structures, it compels us to reconsider control, trust, and the evolving nature of human-machine symbiosis. In the fissures between the collapse of old hierarchies and the rise of new systems, can we discover a new equilibrium?

About the Artist

Yongkang Yu

As a freelance UX designer, I specialize in intelligent interaction, smart living, automation systems, immersive experiences, and future urban design. My work explores how technology can seamlessly integrate into everyday life, making interactions more intuitive and emotionally resonant. By focusing on perceptible technology, I aim to design systems that adapt to users rather than forcing users to adapt to technology.

My artistic practice blends automation with human-centric experiences, bridging the gap between efficiency and emotional connection. Inspired by spatial dynamics, behavioral psychology, and emerging tech, I challenge conventional interaction models to create more fluid and immersive user experiences. Projects like AutoValet exemplify this approach, transforming automated valet parking into an intuitive, human-friendly system.

My work examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Rather than optimizing for efficiency alone, I explore how automation can foster a sense of connection and trust. My goal is to redefine the role of technology—not as a cold, distant tool, but as a natural and emotionally engaging presence in our daily environments.

Yongkang Yu

AutoValet

2024

Medium:

Wood,paper,glass,steel

Dimension:

11 x 17 inches

AutoValet reimagines automated valet parking not just as a smart mobility solution, but as an integral part of shaping our relationship with technology and space. By leveraging C-V2X technology and roadside unit (RSU) collaboration, AutoValet intelligently processes vehicle destination data to optimize navigation and parking allocation. Utilizing PC5 direct communication, the system ensures high-efficiency, low-latency, and secure data exchange, mitigating congestion and security vulnerabilities associated with cellular networks.

In a decentralized future, intelligent systems will lead spatial planning, shifting decision-making from humans to algorithms. AutoValet’s adaptive path planning and contextual feedback transform the parking experience into a state of fluid order, where users transition from primary operators to guided participants within a self-regulating ecosystem.

By integrating perceptive interfaces with dynamic spatial visualization, AutoValet explores how individuals can navigate and reclaim agency within an AI-driven urban landscape. As automation disrupts traditional structures, it compels us to reconsider control, trust, and the evolving nature of human-machine symbiosis. In the fissures between the collapse of old hierarchies and the rise of new systems, can we discover a new equilibrium?

About the Artist

Yongkang Yu

As a freelance UX designer, I specialize in intelligent interaction, smart living, automation systems, immersive experiences, and future urban design. My work explores how technology can seamlessly integrate into everyday life, making interactions more intuitive and emotionally resonant. By focusing on perceptible technology, I aim to design systems that adapt to users rather than forcing users to adapt to technology.

My artistic practice blends automation with human-centric experiences, bridging the gap between efficiency and emotional connection. Inspired by spatial dynamics, behavioral psychology, and emerging tech, I challenge conventional interaction models to create more fluid and immersive user experiences. Projects like AutoValet exemplify this approach, transforming automated valet parking into an intuitive, human-friendly system.

My work examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Rather than optimizing for efficiency alone, I explore how automation can foster a sense of connection and trust. My goal is to redefine the role of technology—not as a cold, distant tool, but as a natural and emotionally engaging presence in our daily environments.