2023-06-08 20:00:15
- The global home health care market is worth approximately $305.7 billion.
- It is the first time that the health authorities authorize the marketing of an intelligent toilet.
- Thanks to sensors similar to those found in smartwatches, it can measure heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2).
Going to the bathroom is as natural as breathing. It is an activity that absolutely all people carry out. But now, thanks to a major technological innovation, something as simple as sitting still will be enough to monitor the human body. All part of the development of the The world’s first smart toilet to receive approval from health authorities.
The company responsible for this creation is house and to reach the final version, the work of both engineers and medical personnel was required. In addition, it took more than four years to obtain the model that is now for sale.
In this vein, the prototype was presented at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. In fact, it was one of the inventions that attracted the most attention among the attendees. But now, after several months of review, this smart toilet is not only for sale, it made history by winning the approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“This authorization is a critical step in our journey to commercialize the Heart Seat. This brings us one step closer to helping US patients and healthcare providers manage their health at home,” said Casana CEO Austin McChord.
How does it work?
The model name is Heart Seat and according to its creators it is capable of measure heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2). The most surprising thing is that all the user has to do is remain seated.
He smart toilet is battery operated and designed to connect to the internet. It was also created to replace a standard household toilet seat. Regarding its operation, It uses the same sensors found in smartwatches like the Apple Watch and other devices to check vital signs.
With this in mind, it is designed to measure, display, review and store non-invasive functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and heart rate (HR) in adults at least 22 years of age with weight ranging from between 40 and 160 kilograms.
The data of the Heart Seat they are collected each time the seat is used and are automatically uploaded to the Casana Cloud where they can be viewed by the healthcare provider. While one of the clarifications is that it is not designed for continuous monitoring.
Other functions that could be carried out in the future
Now, along with heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2), Casana has partnered with researchers to conduct validation studies of additional clinical measurements.
The company plans to introduce future indications this year, including the systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP).a, with the goal of an initial market launch of the product in late 2023.
On the other hand, according to a informe de Grand View Researchthe size of the global home healthcare market was valued at $305.7 billion in 2020. Although it is now expected to expand at an annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2021 and 2028.
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