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Gesture-Sensing Wall-Mounted Toilets

The OLI 'QR-Total' Toilet Has a Hygienic Design

— July 10, 2019 — Art & Design
The OLI 'QR-Total' toilet is a stylish bathroom fixture that aims to increase the hygiene of a space and also add enhanced convenience for inhabitants to appreciate. The system is designed for wall-mounted setups and features a gesture-sensing system that only requires a wave in order to be flushed. This eliminates the need for any manual interaction and will prevent surfaces from being contaminated or spreading germs from user to -user.

The OLI 'QR-Total' toilet also features built-in capacitive sensors that will detect the presence of a user to further enhance the intuitive functionality of the system. The wall-mounted design also works to further enhance the cleanliness of a space by allowing the floor space surrounding the unit to be easily washed.


Image Credit: OLI
Trend Themes
1. Gesture-sensing Toilets - Opportunity for innovative toilet designs that prioritize hygiene and convenience through gesture-sensing technology.
2. Hygienic Bathroom Fixtures - Demand for stylish and hygienic bathroom fixtures that prevent contamination and the spread of germs.
3. Intuitive Sensor Systems - Increased interest in sensor systems that detect user presence and provide a more intuitive user experience in various applications.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Fixtures - Opportunity for companies in the bathroom fixtures industry to develop and market hygienic and convenient products like gesture-sensing toilets.
2. Smart Home Technology - Growing market for smart home technologies that incorporate gesture-sensing and intuitive sensor systems, including in bathroom fixtures.
3. Hospitality Industry - Potential for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments to invest in hygienic and convenient bathroom fixtures for improved guest satisfaction and cleanliness.
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