Dear all,
<< Paul Hill, systems engineer for Cisco
Systems, said: "The Japanese have invented an Internet toilet, which weighs
what is deposited and tells you if you require more roughage. We didn't
think people were ready for that just yet." >>
Yes, bazaar indeed, but could help solve some health problems and maybe even
make people have better health, which in the long term means less trips to
the doctor. I'm all for it.
But on a different note, This new technology could truly help create a more
accessible home for many people. The problem is the cost! One of the
biggest problems with having an impairment is the cost of everyday living.
The most simple tasks can cost money, such as paying someone to hoover your
house or purchasing clothes too turn around and pay to have them altered,
which those without impairments don't have to worry about in everyday living.
I know these to examples will still exist even if a disabled person lived in
this new type of home, but to have an environment which can be ran by the
touch of a button also gives the disabled person more time to focus on other
aspects of life.
Is this the same home which was have a telly program concerning it's
construction? There was a program, about 7 months ago, which had the
construction of a modern tech. house that was designed by the Sir Richard
Rogers architects. Yet, I believe this was a more environmental sustainable
home also.
Regards,
Judith
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