I’m certain they could be calibrated to require more force than a small dog or baby could apply to operate, or they could be locked by a positive stop mechanism beneath the pedal. Large dogs, some cats, and small children can operate many types of door opener anyway, so I expect we’d find ways around this issue just as we’ve done with what is now a standard doorknob.
I imagine those would make life harder for people with pets or babies crawling around.
I’m certain they could be calibrated to require more force than a small dog or baby could apply to operate, or they could be locked by a positive stop mechanism beneath the pedal. Large dogs, some cats, and small children can operate many types of door opener anyway, so I expect we’d find ways around this issue just as we’ve done with what is now a standard doorknob.