automatic doors

Sensor-triggered building entrances

Automatic doors open without manual effort, triggered by sensors detecting approaching people or vehicles.

Common at supermarkets, airports, and hospitals, they improve accessibility and traffic flow.

The sensor may respond to motion, pressure, or infrared detection: The automatic doors slid open as she approached with her grocery cart.

Opposites
mechanism of operation

automatic doorsswing doors

Bidirectional hinged portals

revolving doors · hinged doors · sliding doors · screen doors · saloon doors

technology level

automatic doorswooden doors

Entrances made from lumber

barn doors · gate · curtain · beaded curtain

Family

doors, automatic

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G