assistive tech for opening doors

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I would like to design and fabricate an automatic door opener for interior doors. The device will include two parts: a mechanism to open and close the door, and a mechanism to unlatch the door (effectively, to turn the door handle). I would like to build a device that does not require any manipulation of the door or the home (such as changing the handle or screwing something to the wall.

I think this device could be used for people who need short term assistance, such as temporarily injured people, people visiting hotels, renting apartments, etc, without accessible rooms, and people who simply don't want to to alter their doors or walls.

have you ever needed to use a wheelchair? *

Yes

for how long? (ex: 2 months, etc)

what was your biggest challenge while adjusting to the wheelchair?

were you able to walk or stand at all?

yes I could walk

yes I could stand

yes but only with one leg

Other:

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did/do you have trouble opening doors?

Yes, and I am / was a wheelchair user

yes, and I am not / was not a wheelchair user

Other:

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if you are a long term wheelchair user, does your home currently have wheelchair accessible doors?

(here is a document defining ADA compliance with doors if you want to read it https://www.trustile.com/technical-information/ada-compliance)

yes, ADA compliant handles (or compliant with your country's disability guidelines, if they exist)

yes, automatic doors

nothing

Other:

if you are a long term wheelchair user without automatic doors, why?

please skip this question if it doesn't apply to you:)

too expensive

difficult installation

Other:

would you have been interested / are interested in a device that could be easily mounted on doors to automate them without changing the door itself?

Yes

Maybe

Other:

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how important would each of these features be?

most important

2nd most

3rd most

4th most

5th most

6th most

7th most

least important

easy installation

easy removal

low cost

no changing door hardware

smoothness of closing door (ie doesnt just slam closed)

is ADA compliant (or compliant with your country's disability guidelines, if they exist)

aesthetics

does not inhibit manual control

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if such a device existed, what are some requirements you would like it to have?

how would you like it to be controlled?

button (like most automatic doors)

phone app

voice controlled

wireless remote

Other:

which is a bigger issue, opening the door or turning the handle?

opening the door

turning the handle

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anything else?

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