In the Arena
Making Everyday Doors More Accessible
Clip: Episode 1 | 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Pierre explains how the Hero Door Opener can automate nearly any door in minutes.
Pierre demonstrates how the Hero Door Opener can make nearly any existing door automatic in a matter of minutes. Designed as a practical and affordable accessibility solution, the device can be installed without replacing the door or making major structural changes.
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In the Arena is a local public television program presented by WTVP
In the Arena
Making Everyday Doors More Accessible
Clip: Episode 1 | 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Pierre demonstrates how the Hero Door Opener can make nearly any existing door automatic in a matter of minutes. Designed as a practical and affordable accessibility solution, the device can be installed without replacing the door or making major structural changes.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSo, this is taking doors that exist that currently are not accessible to turn them into an automated door that will open.
- [Pierre] Absolutely.
- [Doug] Pressing a button or an app.
- Absolutely.
You can use voice activation on the app.
We just got an Alexa compatible.
You can use a regular wall button.
You can use a fob that you put on your key chain.
And so, I want you to imagine all the doors that you walk through every single day.
I want everyone to.
- Yeah.
- And you think about the hotel.
You walk into a hotel, you have all your luggage with you.
You're trying to, like, kick the door after you hit it with your elbow and try to push through.
We want a world where you tap the key card, the door automatically opens.
Right?
We want a world where if you want your bedroom door to be automatic, you can.
If you break your leg and you need your garage door now to be automatic, we can make that happen without having to break the bank.
- Wow.
How Immigration Shaped Pierre’s Resilience
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Clip: Ep1 | 1m 55s | Pierre reflects on immigrating from Guyana and learning to adapt through change. (1m 55s)
The Inspiration Behind the Hero Door Opener
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Clip: Ep1 | 42s | A candid conversation inspires Pierre to create a faster, affordable automatic door. (42s)
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