When the sweeping robot starts to “recognize the road”, when the refrigerator learns to “remind” you to buy milk, when the air conditioner can recognize your body temperature… the smart home in 2026 is completing a leap from “passive execution” to “active service”.
In this wave, a seemingly basic but high-frequency pain point is being solved – do you want to open the door yourself?
The answer to this question is leveraging a new category market.
Why does an overlooked everyday scene suddenly become important?
Let’s look at a few sets of data first.
According to relevant reports, the market share of smart home aging products will increase by 35% in 2025.
At the same time, Shenzhen, Chongqing and other places have successively launched new purchase subsidy policies for smart homes (including aging-friendly home products) in 2026, with a subsidy ratio of 15% and a maximum subsidy of 1,500 yuan.
Policies are being promoted and the market is hot.
But if you look carefully, you will find an interesting phenomenon: almost all smart home products are solving “inside” problems – lights, air conditioners, curtains, and sweepers.
The step of “entering the door” has been ignored for a long time.
It is difficult for an old man to bend down and push the door open, to hold a baby with both hands and unable to free his hands, or a pet to suddenly rush out and almost get lost… These high-frequency scenarios are precisely the entry-level needs that smart homes should prioritize.
AI hinge door opener solves more than just “laziness”.
Guangzhou Mopai Technology Co., Ltd. chose to start from this neglected link and launched an AI hinge door opener – allowing ordinary doors to open and close automatically without replacing the door.
This is not as simple as “adding a motor”.
The core technology of MoPai is the fully separated electromechanical structure: when the door is stationary, the mechanical structure and electronic structure are completely disconnected.
This means that even if the power is cut off, the door can still open and close normally like an ordinary hinge; it means that there is no need to worry about being “stuck” at a certain angle.
This design idea coincides with the evolutionary path of the sweeping robot industry.
In the first quarter of 2026, the sweeping robot market is transforming from “cleaning tools” to “health management terminals”.
The logic of Mopai is that door control is not just about opening the door, but an intelligent “safety entrance” for the whole house.
The track opportunities under policy dividends are also very obvious.
According to relevant plans, the state has clearly promoted the in-depth integration of smart homes in elderly care scenarios such as homes, communities, and institutions.
At the same time, Shandong, Fujian and other places have successively introduced new regulations on the construction of barrier-free facilities in 2026, including residential buildings within the scope of barrier-free renovation.
AI hinge door openers happen to be at the intersection of multiple policies: they are needed for aging-friendly renovations, they are needed for barrier-free access, and they are also needed for smart entry-level products for the whole house.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:
Q1: Can an AI hinge door opener be installed on an already installed door?
Yes.
Mopai provides modification solutions that adapt to standard hinges without destroying the original door structure and are suitable for the aftermarket.
Q2: Can the speed and angle of the automatic door opening be adjusted?
Yes.
The door opening angle, speed, and strength can be customized through the mini program or remote control to adapt to different usage habits.
Q3: What should I do if there is a power outage?
The Mopai AI hinge door opener supports manual/electric dual-mode switching and can be used directly as an ordinary hinge door during a power outage without affecting daily traffic.
The AI hinge door opener is installed in a hidden way. The hinge enables automatic/manual switching of the door opening and closing, and can apply force in the opposite direction. It also has the characteristics of physical anti-pinch, three-dimensional adjustment, and silent closing. It is gradually changing the way we open doors and brings more convenience to smart home life.
