Automatic sliding doors give you the ability to enter a store without the hassle of touching door handles and exerting extra energy. It’s particularly important at stores where you can’t go hands-free, such as at a grocery store when you’re carrying bags. The capabilities of these entrances have become even more advanced. Below are the ways in which innovators are improving the sliding doors you rely on in your daily life.

How Automatic Sliding Doors Are Becoming More Intelligent 

1. New Technology 

The University of Electro-Communications in Japan, along with Hokuyo Automatic Co. have developed a new sensor that drastically improves the function of automatic sliding doors. The 3D time-of-flight Kinect-like sensor is powered by computer vision algorithms and monitors individuals close to the door. Due to its advanced tracking capabilities, the sensor knows how fast someone is moving toward the door and aims to open it at the proper time. For example, if someone is running toward the entrance, the sensor will open the door much quicker.

2. The Benefits 

While the sensor is an additional purchase for any commercial sliding door, businesses would get a high return on their investment over time. Automatic doors would no longer open if someone simply walks by them instead of coming in. This saves the business a lot of money in energy costs since each time a door opens, it lets out conditioned air. Also, the interior of the business remains at a constant, desired temperature, which makes the shopping experience for customers much more enjoyable.

3. The Capabilities

In addition to perfectly timing the opening and closing of doors, this sensor also operates regardless of the time of day. It’ll work in complete darkness and in full sunlight. In addition, it performs during less-than-optimal weather conditions, such as lightning, and during other signal interference. 

Would your business benefit from automatic sliding doors? Southern Ohio Door Controls in Cleves, OH, is proud to have been the top supplier for quality automatic and manual doors for over 35 years. They have an unrivaled inventory, which includes revolving doors, security doors, and automatic door openers, and can install them for businesses in the Tri-State area. Whether they’re performing an installation or a repair, their team adheres to the safety guidelines set by the American Association for Automatic Door Manufacturers. Give them a call at (513) 353-4793 or visit their website to learn more about their automatic doors.