Kohler’s New Smart Toilet Camera Revealed
▼ Summary
– Kohler has introduced the Dekoda, a $599 camera that attaches to toilet bowls to photograph their contents.
– Preorders are open with shipping starting October 21, requiring an annual subscription fee of $70 to $156 in addition to the hardware cost.
– Throne, another startup, offers a similar toilet camera, indicating multiple companies are exploring this technology.
Kohler has introduced a smart toilet camera named the Dekoda, designed to offer users insights into their digestive health and hydration levels. This innovative device, priced at $599, attaches directly to the toilet bowl and captures images of its contents for analysis. According to reports, the Dekoda evaluates these pictures to monitor gut health, check hydration status, and even identify the presence of blood. It includes several user-friendly features such as a rechargeable battery, USB connectivity, and a fingerprint reader that recognizes individual users.
Preorders for the Dekoda are currently being accepted, with the first shipments expected to start on October 21. Beyond the initial hardware cost, customers must also subscribe to a service plan, which ranges from $70 to $156 annually. This subscription is necessary to access the full suite of health monitoring features and data reports.
Privacy concerns naturally arise with any device that involves imaging in such a personal space. Kohler addresses these worries by stating that the Dekoda’s sensors are directed solely into the toilet bowl and do not capture any other area. The company further assures that all personal health data collected by the device is protected with end-to-end encryption, keeping it secure from unauthorized access.
Kohler is not alone in exploring this niche market. Another company, Throne, has also developed a similar toilet camera aimed at providing health analytics through visual analysis of waste.
(Source: NewsAPI Tech Headlines)
