Super Door of the Future

romka1 writes "Japanese scientists came up with a new automatic sliding door that opens to the approximate shape of the person or object passing through, minimizing entry of dust, pollen, and bugs while keeping precious air-conditioning in. Here is a Real Demo Video"

Comments

Not bad

[WillRobinson]

Looking at the video, it is a good idea. Their opto sensors which are in the ends of the slides are not as responsive as they should be, but this is a minor diffculty.

Good applications would be between walls of warehouse and shipping. Which could still maintain as a firewall sould one occur.

Additional sensor could be added to detect object other than those centered on the door. Software even in the example could tell the ones above or below to open for at least a 2" minimal clearance.

Again, good concept, just needs a bit of polish.

Re:What are we supposed to view the video in?

[bersl2]

You know, there's a RealPlayer for Linux. It's not that bad either.

Of course, I use MPlayer + mplayerplug-in.

Problem solved, unless you're not on x86.ni-gul

date of the video

[Anonymous Coward]

The .rm file is date 30.9.2004 and the copyright says 2003...

Re:Uh-huh.

[plover]

Ever actually used ABS? Ever been in a situation where it made the difference between frightening someone and ramming them? Don't be too quick to dismiss it. Unless you're on the oval in a car you've set up for racing, ABS is a huge win.

It's not even close to the difference between a "good driver" and a "bad driver". ABS pumps the brakes roughly 4-5 times per second, far faster than the spring in my brake pedal is capable of even returning the pedal. Yes, it reduces steering ability during heavy braking maneuvers, preferring to stop the car in a straight line, but the trade off is a 40%+ shorter stopping distance.

And it fails safe. If your ABS goes out, you still have full manual authority over your brakes.