Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

Japanese toilet makers have introduced new stool analysis technology in their high-end Neorest series to attract health-conscious buyers. The new models, equipped with a sensor module, scan waste to measure shape, volume, and color, classifying stool into categories and recording levels. Users can monitor their stool status on a smartphone app and receive dietary advice based on their bowel movements. Meanwhile, Panasonic developed a device for nursing-care facilities that records excretion details, aiming to make self-checks more pleasant. The industry is known for innovative products, evolving from bidet toilets to water-saving designs, with potential for further expansion.