Have you ever watched the crew of the Enterprise go through a neat sliding door? That technology might be closer than you think. Doors have remained relatively the same throughout history, but there are some new advances coming to doors that sound fairly exciting.

Bionic Implants

Implants aren’t a new concept, but they are beginning to have new functions. Implants may one day alert a door to our presence, and help automatic doors open for us. The signals emitted by the implant will talk with our car doors and cash registers, allowing us to perform simple actions with the wave of a hand. Bio implants may replace fobs, and will undoubtedly become a greater factor in personal security in some form or another.

AI and Doors

As we gain a greater understanding of artificial intelligence, we begin to see a variety of friendly applications within our homes. Smart homes will be able to learn our habits, unlocking doors when our car arrives in the garage, or adjusting temperatures based on times we are awake and present in the home. The famous satirist Douglas Adams wrote that one day, we might encounter a door with a happy disposition.

3D Scanning

Doors are already capable of using 3D scanning devices to judge our proximity to the doorway. This will forever eliminate the guessing game that is the storefront sliding glass door. You will be able to run full speed at these doors, and the glass will slide effortlessly open to match your stride.

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