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Bowled Over by Toilet Technology

Super smart seats and community-conscious commodes aimed at huddled masses yearning to breathe free

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Bowled Over by Toilet Technology
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Having Daiwa House’s Intelligent Toilet is like having a physician’s assistant permanently stationed in your bathroom. It is equipped with sensors that check blood sugar, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. A digital display not only delivers daily updates on all these vital statistics, but also provides information such as the calories in everyday meals and advice on proper diet and exercise.

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