Plumbing and manufacturing company Kohler has created a toilet-mounted device that scans the contents of your bowel movements to deliver detailed health insights straight to your phone.
Similar in size to a toilet rim block, the gadget, attached to the outside of the bowl, uses a set of optical sensors to analyze stool and urine for hydration, gut health, and even signs of blood.
The device, researched over 10 years and available to pre-order for $599, requires an additional annual subscription to access all the recorded data, which is relayed to the user via a phone app.
How it works
Before sitting, users sign in with a fingerprint-enabled remote, with Kohler stating that all data is encrypted and stored privately and purpose-built to provide advanced health tracking at home, but it’s not without limits.
The device struggles with darker-colored toilet bowls due to lighting issues, presumably preventing the built-in camera from accurately scanning toilet contents. The subscription model also adds more cost to an already pricey gadget.
The Dekoda product page doesn’t state when pre-orders are expected to ship, though does state that it’s currently only available to customers in the U.S.
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