In the 1950s, German manufacturer Hailo produced step trash cans.
Nowadays trash cans (at least in Europe) are no longer standalone items in kitchens, but are hidden within cabinets. Keeping pace is Hailo's modern offering, the Libero. It's a super low-profile hands-free cabinet door opener consisting of a laser sensor and a motor:
Installing one does require cutting into the cabinet floor:
This piece of kitchen magic doesn't come cheap: The Libero will set you back $460.
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I can imagine cats and dogs having fun with this!