From smart thermostats to smarter bathrooms: CES 2026 showcases AI toilets and toothbrushes that turn daily routines into health monitoring opportunities
At CES 2026, technology companies unveiled AI-enhanced toilets and oral health devices that transform mundane daily routines into health monitoring opportunities.
As reported here, two companies showcased toilet innovations that caught considerable attention. VOVO, a South Korean bathroom technology company established in 2001, earned recognition with its “Neo” Smart Toilet as a 2026 Innovation honoree from the Consumer Technology Association for its accessibility features benefiting elderly users and people with disabilities. Originally founded as an eco-friendly household appliance manufacturer specializing in premium bidet toilets, the company has since expanded across Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, establishing VOVO USA in 2019.
Beyond standard premium features like automated lid control, touchless flushing, bidet functionality, and seat warming, Neo distinguishes itself through integrated health tracking capabilities. The toilet’s embedded urine analysis sensor monitors health metrics and displays findings on an accompanying wall monitor. An AI assistant named “Jindo the Dog” tracks usage patterns and sends alerts to designated family members if the toilet remains unused for over 12 hours. Homecrux—a potentially lifesaving feature for seniors living independently. This advanced functionality comes at a premium price point of $4,990.
Taking a different approach, wellness company Vivoo, which specializes in at-home urine testing technology that analyzes eight wellness markers, including hydration, pH, vitamins, and minerals, through test strips and a mobile app Vivoo, introduced a universal clip-on device that retrofits existing toilets with health monitoring capabilities. The $99 Smart Toilet device uses optical sensors to measure urine specific gravity for tracking hydration levels, supporting over 1,000 measurements per battery cycle without requiring disposable test strips. Available in three rollout phases beginning January 2026, with early adopters receiving subscription-free units at $99 Tech News Century, the device represents a dramatically more affordable entry point into bathroom health monitoring.
Backed by investors including Draper Associates, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Techstars, and 500 Startups, Vivoo has built its reputation on making wellness tracking accessible through technology that delivers results in 90 seconds via smartphone apps.
Bathroom innovation extended beyond toilets. Y-Brush’s Halo toothbrush leverages AI-powered gas sensors called “SmartNose” to detect volatile organic compounds in users’ breath. This technology can identify markers associated with more than 300 health conditions, including diabetes, liver dysfunction, and periodontal disease.
While these bathroom-based health monitors may seem unconventional, they represent a practical evolution in preventive healthcare. By embedding diagnostic capabilities into everyday objects, these innovations make health monitoring seamless while helping vulnerable populations maintain their autonomy and safety. The stark price difference between premium integrated systems like VOVO’s Neo and affordable clip-on solutions like Vivoo’s device suggests the market is exploring multiple pathways to democratize bathroom-based health technology.