And you thought the doors in Star Trek were cool...

[VJ]

Think again:

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/gizmodo-japan-auto-door-117256.php

This new design entails strips equipped with infrared sensors that open to the approximate shape of the person or object passing through, minimizing entry of dust, pollen, and bugs while keeping precious air-conditioning in.

Jörg

[Dilitante1]

wonder if it makes the SHhhh Shhhhhhhhh noise when they move

[KvHagedorn]

I bet those infrared sensors didn't pick up her bag.. and carrying large objects? ha!

[High_Jumbllama]

Interesting. . .

[Gurm]

I bet those infrared sensors didn't pick up her bag.. and carrying large objects? ha!

Not infrared as in "detects heat" but infrared as in "sees an interruption in the beam". Silly!

But I bet they make fun noises. Maybe we could program them to say:

"It will be a pleasure opening for you... and an even greater one closing behind you!"

Genuine People Personalities(tm), here we come!

[Jon P. Inghram]

It looks like an rather interesting idea but it's gonna be a little while before its ready for public consumption judging from the video.

[KvHagedorn]

You know, the last thing we need in the present world is less exercise and more power consumption..

[VJ]

You know, the last thing we need in the present world is less exercise and more power consumption..

The manufacturer states it does a better job at keep warmth (or cold) inside, so it should yield less powerconsumption on the heating (or airconditioning).


Jörg