Imagine waking up in a home that's not just smart, with a state-of art-diagnosis pod in the bathroom but also your personal health guardian.
Welcome to my near future(s) forecast, where your entire living space is a sophisticated health monitoring and diagnostic center.
Let's peek into a day in this not-so-distant future... A Day in the Life of a Health-Smart Home
# 6:30 AM: Smart Wake-Up Call
Your smart bed gently wakes you, having monitored your sleep cycles for optimal
rest. As you step onto your smart floor, it analyzes your gait, detecting any
irregularities that might indicate balance issues or early signs of neurological conditions.
# 7:00 AM: Bathroom Health Check
In the bathroom, your routine becomes a comprehensive health scan:
1) Your smart toilet analyzes your waste, checking for early signs of digestive
issues or even potential cancers.
2) The smart mirror scans your face, detecting subtle changes in your skin that
might indicate stress or underlying health conditions.
3) Your toothbrush analyzes your saliva, providing real-time data on your oral
health and hydration levels.
# 8:00 AM: Breakfast with a Side of Health Data
As you prepare breakfast, your home listens. Advanced vocal biomarker
technology, integrated into your smart home system, analyzes your morning
conversation and coughs, detecting any changes that might indicate respiratory
issues or even early signs of heart disease.
# 12:00 PM: Lunchtime Check-In
During your video call with a friend, your smart display subtly scans your
retina, checking for signs of diabetes or hypertension. Meanwhile, the chair
you're sitting on measures your weight and posture, updating your health
profile in real-time.
# 3:00 PM: Quick Afternoon Scan
Feeling a bit off, you step into your home's medical nook. Here, a compact MRI
machine - no larger than a shower stall - performs a quick, targeted scan. The
AI-powered system immediately analyzes the results, scheduling a telemedicine
appointment if anything concerning is detected.
# 7:00 PM: Evening Wind-Down
As you relax in the evening, a wearable ultrasound patch monitors your heart
activity. If it detects any irregularities, it can perform a more detailed scan, rivaling the quality of hospital equipment.
# 10:00 PM: Nightly Health Summary
Before bed, your home's AI assistant provides a summary of your day's health
data, offering personalized recommendations for tomorrow. It might suggest
dietary changes based on your nutrient levels or recommend exercises tailored
to your current physical condition.
The Future is Closer Than You Think
This scenario isn't sciencefiction - it's based on technologies that are either already here or in advanced development stages. From smart floors, toilets andmirrors to miniaturized MRI machines and observant AI-powered health assistants, our homes are on the brink of becoming our first line of defense against health issues.
Check out some real-time and future(s) pointing examples at my Keeping an Eye on Signals Page here.
Stay tuned for more insights and be well.
RB
