
Kohler, an American company known for its plumbing and kitchen appliances, has unveiled an unusual new product: the Dekoda camera. It attaches directly to the toilet and analyzes the user's health.
The new $599 device, which attaches to the rim of the toilet, uses optical sensors to analyze activity. The company claims that Dekoda can detect blood flow, assess hydration, and evaluate the health of the gut microbiome.
Each user is identified using a fingerprint scanner, allowing the system to distinguish between family members. The results are displayed in a mobile app.
Dekoda has a removable battery that can be charged via a USB port. Kohler claims that user data is protected by end-to-end encryption, and that the camera uses so-called discrete optics, focusing only on items in the toilet bowl, not on people.
The gadget requires a subscription, costing between $70 and $156 per year, depending on the selected plan. Currently, the company warns that the gadget may not work properly with dark-lit fixtures. Kohler is considering adding an odor sensor in the future.