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German company Hamberger Medical’s HARO EKG-seat—a smart toilet seat with built-in 6-lead ECG sensors—detected atrial fibrillation as reliably as standard clinic EKGs in a study, using a 30-second sit and a smartphone app; results await independent peer review, but the tech could enable earlier AFib detection amid rising cases (about 12.1 million U.S. adults by 2030), reducing stroke risk since many patients have no symptoms.
Vivoo unveiled a smart toilet at CES 2026 that uses optical sensors to monitor hydration levels via urine analysis, offering over 1,000 tests per charge, and introduced the Hygenic FlowPad, a microfluidic menstrual pad that tracks fertility markers and health indicators, with availability and pricing details provided for the smart toilet.
Kohler showcased its most advanced smart toilet, Numi 2.0, at the India Design 2024 exhibition, featuring voice assistants, smartphone connectivity, motion-activated seat cover, and heated personal cleansing. Priced at Rs 16-20 lakh, the toilet aims to transform bathrooms into a sanctuary of privacy and luxury, catering to a younger audience accustomed to technology. The product, set to launch in India later this year, emphasizes practical utility over novelty, with a focus on integrating technology to genuinely improve user experiences.