For those unfamiliar with Japanese culture, some trends seem unusual: Comics and anime, love with robots, tea ceremony... Computerized speaking toilets. Yes, Americans don't come across that often. So let the joke come out (we all get one, only one), shrug the discomfort, and let's sit down and talk to the toilet.

 
There is a "sample catcher" in the bowl to obtain urine samples. Even the Japanese standards are impressive. Yes, it has a bathtub, an air dryer and heated seats, but it also records relevant information. This information is transmitted to your computer via WiFi to help you monitor your health status under the guidance of a trained doctor and provide early detection of certain medical conditions. A chart on your desktop PC will show how your glucose levels fluctuate, as well as urine temperature. These trends can help people with diabetes to inject insulin and understand hormone levels in women associated with the menstrual cycle. Trying to have a baby? Not sure. Are you most likely to get pregnant? Ask your toilet for help.