Automatic Doors

Young children understand that when a person comes close to an automatic door, a sensor notices them, and the door opens and closes using the power of a machine.

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
An automatic door is a door that opens by itself.
It opens even if you do not push or pull it with your hands.
You often see them at stores, hospitals, and train stations.

💬 What Is an Automatic Door?

An automatic door is a door that opens by itself. It opens even if you do not push or pull it with your hands. You often see them at stores, hospitals, and train stations.

🤔 Where have you seen an automatic door before?

Above the door, there is a machine called a sensor.
The sensor notices when a person comes close.
Then it sends the door a signal that says, “Please open.”

💬 It Notices When People Come

Above the door, there is a machine called a sensor. The sensor notices when a person comes close. Then it sends the door a signal that says, “Please open.”

🤔 Where on the door do you think the sensor is?

Above the door, there is a machine that makes it move.
When the motor moves, the door slides sideways.
That is why the door opens smoothly.

💬 A Machine Moves the Door

Above the door, there is a machine that makes it move. When the motor moves, the door slides sideways. That is why the door opens smoothly.

After people walk through, the door slowly closes.
If someone is nearby, it may open again.
Near an automatic door, we walk instead of running.

💬 It Closes After You Walk Through

After people walk through, the door slowly closes. If someone is nearby, it may open again. Near an automatic door, we walk instead of running.

🤔 How should we walk near an automatic door to stay safe?