Tired of infrared proximity sensors opening a door every time someone passes by? With this project, you can build an AI-powered automatic door system that will help you minimize outside noise disturbances and improve energy efficiency. The system uses a Maixduino development board with a Kendryte K210 chip, combining AI-powered face detection with a camera and a TFT screen to identify when a person approaches the door directly. The software is written in MicroPython, leveraging the KPU neural network processor for real-time facial recognition, and controls the door via GPIO-triggered relays.    

A Problem with Automatic Doors

Automatic doors usually do a great job of protecting office workers from the outside world. They help keep the office at an optimal temperature while still providing easy access to anyone wanting to enter or exit. In most cases, the conventional infrared (IR) proximity sensor controls doors very effectively.

However, in noisy industrial environments, a...