Robotics companies building enabling systems like sensors and LiDAR attracted $1.6 billion in 2025, as every robot needs vision capabilities. Medical robotics shows the clearest path from startup to ...

Kohler has launched the Dekoda, a toilet-mounted health tracker that uses optical sensors and spectroscopy to analyse waste and provide insights into hydration, gut health, and detect blood presence.

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For some years now, I have been tinkering with home automation. I have a Google Assistant device with a few light bulbs that can switch on and off automatically or via voice command. I have a garage ...

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Kohler's Dekoda will grade your hydration. Dekoda monitors pee, bowel movements, and blood in the toilet bowl. The device retails for $599 and launched on Wednesday. You probably aren't drinking ...