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.

date of the video

[Anonymous Coward]

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