ToiletPal: A Bathroom Interaction Robot to Mitigate Toilet Sedentary Behavior
Toilet sedentary behavior is an often-overlooked but harmful habit that can lead to health issues like hemorrhoids. We introduce ToiletPal, a social assistive robot that encourages users to complete bathroom sessions within an ideal timeframe. Unlike timer-based reminders, ToiletPal acts as a supportive “toilet companion,” using an elevatable footrest, voice, and image interactions to subtly convey the passage of time. This empathetic approach fosters user-driven behavior change, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by promoting healthier bathroom habits and reducing sedentary behavior.
Authors
- M. Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2442-6480)
- Hangxu Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5218-8022)
- Qian Cher Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6524-161X)
- Peng Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1531-5078)
- Siyuan Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0611-9769)
Institutions
- Tsinghua University (CN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/hri61500.2025.10973976
- Primary Topic
- IoT-based Smart Home Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00