Intelligent Lift System for Automotive Servicing: Enhancing Alignment, Safety, and Efficiency through Sensor-Based Automation

Abstract: The automotive servicing industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the development of an autonomous adaptive lift system that enhances safety, precision, and efficiency. While traditional vehicle lifts demand manual adjustments, risking misalignment and workplace hazards, our enhanced system integrates advanced sensing and control mechanisms to fully automate both vehicle positioning and lifting. In addition to existing IR sensors for lifting-point detection, the new system incorporates side-distance sensors to monitor the spacing between the car and lift posts. A driver facing display provides real-time guidance during parking, ensuring optimal alignment before lifting. Once aligned, an intelligent controller manages lift movement with precise up-and-down adjustments, aided by limit switches that prevent over-extension and ensure stable positioning. An emergency stop button is also integrated to allow instant power cutoff in case of malfunction, reinforcing operational safety. These innovations sensor-based parking assistance, visual feedback for drivers, automated lift control, and enhanced failsafe features create a comprehensive system that not only improves accuracy in vehicle alignment and lifting but also raises workplace safety standards. By combining intelligent automation with user-friendly safeguards, this research demonstrates a forward-looking solution to reshape automotive servicing practices, reduce human error, and increase overall efficiency in garage operations.

Keywords: Vehicle alignment automation, Sensor-based lifting, Intelligent control systems, Adaptive vehicle lift, Human-error reduction

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007179

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