I wanted a sturdy and attractive no touch kitchen trash can so my husband would not be leaving used coffee grounds on the swing top of our plastic trash can, and I've been successful!
The top opens quickly once it senses your hand, stays open long enough for you to deposit your trash, even something awkward or messy.
The can is so much more attractive than our old trash can, and there really isn't any difficulty opening it once you realize how to swipe your hand pas the IR sensor, from the back to the front of the top of the can.
I just wish I had to room for another for our recyclables!