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Life & fun · October 8, 2020

Density Open Area

The new standard for counting people in open space.

Density Open Area launched on October 8, 2020 with 157 votes, #205 of 4,018 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

What it does

Density Open Area is a custom radar sensor built to count people in open space, featuring 4x the coverage and 10x the precision of camera-based alternatives. This anonymous-by-design sensor offers industry-leading accuracy and field of view.

Engineered for low-light hallways and sun-filled lobbies. The only entryway sensor with auto-configuration, getting you to insights in minutes.

Greater coverage. Fewer sensors. Open Area can save up to 51% on installation and hardware costs. Supports extreme close proximity occupancy detection (sub-6 inch) and up to 20 feet high. Maximize coverage. Minimize costs. Open Area unlocks your workplace ROI. Forget static formulas. This new research-driven playbook shows how to use real behavior to right-size your office for today’s meetings. Real-time occupancy sensor data unlocked auto room release and Live Wayfinding, boosting availability and collaboration. Occupancy sensors revealed wasted space, enabling office consolidation—while creating spaces employeesfrom density.io

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