I really wanted to love this beautiful trash can (yes it really is a beautiful trash can); but, alas it is NOT for higher traffic areas! What needs to be improved? The sensor. The consumer should be able to change the sensitivity of the sensor so that the top does not open whenever someone walks by or says any loud word or statement (we found the statement "grumpy pants" worked best vs. open trash can). Had it for about 3 weeks and the motor is already slowing due to the constant opening and closing (occasionally flashing red now). The option to plug in or use batteries is nice, opted to use the plug in version due to higher traffic. We unplugged the sensor and tried to use the trash can as a "regular" trash can, but the top is very slow to open & sounds as though we are stripping the gears? Can't return it, so it'll go into a very low traffic area and used as needed. Will keep using a step trashcan for now.