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Japan has an underground parking system for bikes and it looks insane

A popular YouTube video of Japan's robot parking system for bikes has resurfaced again, and there's a reason it's gaining so much traction: it's awesome.

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Culture Japan writes that biking is such a common way to get around Japan that it can be difficult to find a parking spot. So construction company Giken created a system that will store bikes underground.

The robotic system, called the Eco Cycle, stores bikes 36 feet underground. It can store 204 bikes at a time.

To use it, you need to attach a chip to the front wheel of your bike that links to your Eco Cycle parking account. When you pull up to the Eco Cycle, it will recognize you're a paying customer. Simply press the button and your will be taken underground.

Check out the full video:

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