In the Arena
The Inspiration Behind the Hero Door Opener
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A candid conversation inspires Pierre to create a faster, affordable automatic door.
A candid conversation about the cost and difficulty of installing an automatic door sparks an idea for Pierre. He begins developing a faster, more affordable solution that could improve accessibility without requiring the expense, construction and disruption of a traditional installation.
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In the Arena
The Inspiration Behind the Hero Door Opener
Clip: Episode 1 | 42sVideo has Closed Captions
A candid conversation about the cost and difficulty of installing an automatic door sparks an idea for Pierre. He begins developing a faster, more affordable solution that could improve accessibility without requiring the expense, construction and disruption of a traditional installation.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipAnd so, we're on the podcast, and I'm telling Carden about this idea that I have.
And she kind of stops the podcast, and she's like, "Pierre, I'm challenged with doors every single day because I have muscular dystrophy, and human kindness doesn't come as frequently as you would think."
And when she said that, it blew my mind.
- [Doug] Wow.
- Because we live in a world where you see people hold the door, right?
You want people to escort grandmothers across the street.
But she said that, and then we got building a system that could open doors.
And so, now we're working on the Hero Door Opener, a device that can make virtually any door automatic in less than 15 minutes.
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)
Making Everyday Doors More Accessible
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Clip: Ep1 | 49s | Pierre explains how the Hero Door Opener can automate nearly any door in minutes. (49s)
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