DIY installation without power tools or complex wiring in under 20 minutes
Patent-pending technology
No drilling. No electrician. No door or frame modifications. DIY installation in under 20 minutes.
Works with wood, glass, or metal residential doors. No special frames or retrofits required.
Activate with a Bluetooth key fob, wall-mounted button, or through your smart home system like Alexa. No Wi-Fi required for button control.
When not in use, the system disengages completely so the door feels exactly like a normal door. No drag. No added force.
Effortless Home Access
Lending Libraries
Easier Home Transition
Independent Living at Home
Purchase with VA Assistance
Arthritis, stroke recovery, MS, CP
"Theodoor is going to be a game changer for folks who desire safety and ease of access into and out of their home."
"Theodoor is amazing! With this small, affordable automatic door opener, I can now get into my condo hands-free."
"We are excited that Theodoor will not only offer a low-cost accessible option, but also that it will be loanable through our INDATA Loan Library Program."
Install with 3 steps in less than 20 minutes
Theodoor sticks or screws to the door base & the latch attachment connects using existing door screws.
Connect the cable from the latch to Theodoor & route the power wire along a wall and plug into a standard outlet.
Control via fob (no Wi-Fi needed), app, or smart home bridge.
We'll keep you updated about early access units and full product launch
Our mission is to remove barriers in the home. Millions struggle opening doors due to mobility or hand-grip challenges. Theodoor is a simple-install retrofit that unlatches and opens most doors to bring affordable independence to all.
Began developing early prototypes of robotic assistive technology systems under the name Prehensile Technologies
Won $1.3M first place prize in DOT's Inclusive Design Challenge for our Automated Driving System-Dedicated Vehicle
Began the development of the Theodoor system
Filed two patents based on the novel technology behind the Theodoor system
Received a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to support deployment of Theodoor for disabled veterans
Co-Founder & CEO
PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue. 10 years of mechanical and mechatronic human-centered design. Teaches at the Colorado School of Mines.
Co-Founder & President
Professor of Biomedical and Industrial Engineering Practice at Purdue. Power wheelchair user and assistive technology expert.
Co-Founder & COO
Mechanical Engineering graduate from Colorado School of Mines. Six years of hands-on robotics experience and scaling technology at early-stage startups.
Advisor
Award-Winning Designer. Ex-Google. Ex-Obama White House. 6x founder. 500+ Ventures.
Advisor
COO WHIN. Ex-GM at BraunAbility. Cornell MBA. Scaling & channel expertise.
Advisor
Co-founded and oversaw growth in startups and led initiatives in large organizations.
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