Use Cases of AI-Gate Automatic Barrier

Location Icon Kingsland Bridge, Shrewsbury


At Kingsland Bridge in Shrewsbury, the access control system was modernised from traditional car park barrier gates and coin payment stations to AI-Gates with ANPR technology and contactless Micro Payment Stations from Metric.This modernisation, including installation and ongoing support, significantly enhanced the toll payment process for drivers, allowing for a simple tap-and-go experience.

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Location Icon Coptfold Road multi-storey car park, Brentwood


At Coptfold Road multi-storey car park in Brentwood, the access control system has been modernised from traditional barrier gates and payment stations to AI-Gates with ANPR technology and contactless Micro Payment Stations from Metric. This modernisation improves permit management, remote barrier control, and enhanced monitoring. The whitelist function allows free parking for internal staff, while the ANPR system enables external drivers to pay upon departure using a simple tap-and-go process, effectively tackling underpayment issues. Additionally, the Micro pay station's voucher barcode scanning feature can offers incentives for nearby event attendees if needed. The AI-Gates are integrated with automated iron gates with relay controller at the entrance and exit, enhancing security of car park, and can connect to the car park's fire alarm system, keeping the barrier open during fire alerts.

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Location Icon Novotel Cardiff Hotel

At the Novotel Cardiff Hotel, the access control system was modernised from traditional car park barrier gates and pass card systems to AI-Gates with ANPR technology and contactless Micro Payment Stations from Metric. This upgrade, which included installation and ongoing support, streamlined permit management, remote barrier control, and enhanced monitoring. The whitelist function allows free parking for hotel staff, while the ANPR system reduces the need for 24-hour security shifts, allowing drivers to bypass the front desk and pay upon departure, effectively addressing issues of underpayment. Additionally, the voucher barcode scanning feature of Micro pay station offers incentives for VIP guests and event attendees at the hotel.

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Location Icon PureGym, Nuneaton

At PureGym Nuneaton, the access control system has been upgraded from traditional car park barrier gates and payment stations to AI-Gates featuring ANPR technology and contactless Micro Payment Stations from Metric. This modernisation includes installation and ongoing support, which allows PureGym members to enjoy free parking for up to two hours, with charges applying after this limit, while internal staff benefit from free parking with the whitelist function. The contactless Micro Payment Stations are located inside the gym, together with the AI-Gates, they enable 24/7 access without the need for a security guard on standby for two or three shifts. This has significantly streamlined the parking process for both PureGym members and internal staff.

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Location Icon Worcester University

At Worcester University, the access control system was upgraded from manual barrier gates to AI-Gates with ANPR technology from Metric. This modernisation included installation and ongoing support, streamlining permit management, remote barrier control, and enhanced monitoring. The whitelist function allows free parking for teachers and staff, while the ANPR system reduces the need for 24-hour security shifts, enabling external drivers to pay upon departure with a simple tap-and-go process, effectively addressing underpayment and non-remittance issues. Additionally, the voucher barcode scanning feature of existing Sprite pay station provides incentives for event attendees at the university.

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Location Icon Castle House, Newark & Sherwood District Council

At Castle House, new AI-Gates with ANPR technology from Metric have been installed to improve permit management, remote barrier control, and enhanced monitoring. The whitelist function allows free parking for Newark & Sherwood District Council staff, while the ANPR system enables external drivers to pay upon departure using a simple tap-and-go process, effectively addressing underpayment issues. Additionally, the voucher barcode scanning feature of existing Sprite pay station offers incentives for event attendees at the Newark & Sherwood District Council.

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Location Icon Beaumaris Green Car Park

At Beaumaris Green Car Park, the access control system was modernised from traditional car park barrier gates and coin payment stations to AI-Gates with ANPR technology and Sprite Payment Stations (contactless payment and coin payment) from Metric. This modernisation facilitates smoother permit management, remote barrier control, and enhanced monitoring. The whitelist function permits free parking for internal staff, while the ANPR system allows external drivers to pay a one-time fee at the entrance using a tap-and-go process. Additionally, the voucher barcode scanning feature of Sprite pay station offers incentives for event attendees at the car park.

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Location Icon Metric Swindon


At Metric Swindon, new AI-Gates with ANPR technology have been installed to enhance permit management, remote barrier control, and monitoring. The whitelist function allows free parking for Metric staff and guests, while unregistered visitors are denied entry.

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