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Opening doors to independence at home.

HandiDoor is building a simple, automatic door opener that gives people with limited mobility the freedom to move through their own homes — giving their families true peace of mind.

An older adult sits in a wheelchair on a sunlit garden path outside their home.
Why this matters

For millions of people, a standard door is a daily barrier.

When you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair, opening and closing doors in your own home becomes a constant, physical struggle. It's a quiet frustration that narrows your world and takes away your autonomy.

  • Loss of Autonomy

    When an ordinary doorway requires physical strain, your home starts to feel small.

  • Hidden Frustrations

    The simple act of moving between bedrooms, bathrooms, and patios shouldn't be the hardest part of your day.

  • Caregiver Reliance

    Family members frequently have to step in for assistance.

  • Renter Constraints

    Most homes aren't accessible, but remodeling is too expensive, and landlords don't allow permanent changes.

A white paneled interior door slightly ajar, showing a vintage brass doorknob.
Our solution

A residential door opener designed for independent living.

HandiDoor attaches securely to the bottom edge of your existing door, automating it via a simple remote clicker without damaging the property.

  • Affordable Alternative

    Traditional commercial systems cost thousands of dollars and require complex construction. HandiDoor delivers a practical, low-cost option built specifically for residential homes.

  • Simple Installation

    It slides onto the bottom edge of a standard door in under ten minutes. No wiring, no drilling, and absolutely no permanent changes to the property.

  • Safe & Reliable

    Features smart obstacle detection that stops moving if it senses resistance. Thanks to an internal system, the door can always be pushed open manually at any time.

  • Compact Design

    No bulky mechanisms hanging over the top of your door frame. Our low-profile traction system sits completely out of sight, keeping your home feeling like a home.

Who we serve

Built for the people who face these challenges every day.

Individuals with Limited Mobility

Adults navigating independent living with a walker, cane, or wheelchair who want their home's autonomy back.

Family Members & Caregivers

Spouses, children, and loved ones looking for reliable peace of mind knowing their person can move safely around the house.

Occupational & Physical Therapists

Clinical professionals looking for an affordable, renter-friendly assistive device to recommend to patients transitioning back home.

Senior Living Communities

Facility administrators and operators seeking to upgrade resident independence and safety without property renovations.

From early conversations

The community is already shaping what we build.

God sent for people that need it.
Independent Living Resident
This would be helpful because the door is taken care of. All I have to do is manage the cane or walker.
Senior Community Resident
Well I wouldn't run into the door way!
Independent Living Resident
Our mission

To open doors to independence through safety and simplicity.

See it in action

A closer look at HandiDoor.

Get involved

Three ways to help us build HandiDoor.

HELP SHAPE THE PRODUCT

Take our research survey

Spend two minutes sharing your daily home routines to help our team continue refining and shaping the device.

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