Any germ-o-phobe is going to want touchless in his powder room.
Thermal influence switches are already big in the faucet market.
I can see them being big in retro-fit bathrooms.
They're sure to be a hit with the elderly: close is good enough.
I can see them becoming the basis for pet activated doors... either intermediated by pet owners... or not.
I can also imagine that the retail price is destined to slide... a lot.