Chinese Company Debuts Autonomous Toilet Robot at Shanghai Expo
A Chinese company called Yueban unveiled the Xiaoban, a self-driving toilet robot, at a recent expo in Shanghai focused on elderly care and assistive devices. The device is designed to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility issues due to age, injuries, or disabilities.
A Chinese company called Yueban debuted a self-driving toilet robot named Xiaoban at a recent expo in Shanghai focused on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine. The Xiaoban toilet is designed to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility issues due to age, injuries, or disabilities. It uses LiDAR and laser sensors to return to its docking station after use and cleans and empties itself autonomously. According to Vice.com, the Xiaoban toilet uses an AI-powered 3D obstacle avoidance system to navigate to users and avoid obstacles. According to Robohorizon.com, the Xiaoban toilet seals its contents using a foam shield and activated charcoal filters for odor control. The Xiaoban toilet is expected to sell for ¥28,999 yuan in China; The Verge reported this is approximately $4,300 USD, while Robohorizon.com reported it is approximately $13,000 USD. Global availability of the Xiaoban toilet has not been confirmed.
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