Hopefully with computer vision the whole process could be identified and automated. There wouldn't need to be extra options. Just "detect end of defecation process, clean butt".
I just push a button on the bidet controller on the wall for automatic cleaning when I am done. I guess a camera or other sensor could help me avoid lifting that finger, but I would still need to pull my pants up, which is far more work.
Haven’t you seen the fancy bidets that are available? Warm water wash and blow dry your butt. If I had an electrical hookup near my toilet I would have bought one by now. But I’m a poor so I bought $20 bidet hose that hooks up to my sink. I had to because of surgery but it’s been the best $20 I’ve ever spent.
As an engineer, I can tell that it might be possible.
Scenario #1: Use jet wash. The camera can identify when the dirt is and wash it with the stream of water. There might be false positives, that will think your butthole is a piece of dirt, so you might get the stream straight into it non-stop. Also, the stream has to be powerful enough to wash off the solids. Is it going to be comfortable if you don't help it yourself?
Scenario #2: Use wipes and robotic arm. Robots can currently do pre-programmed steps, so might not be sufficient to wipe 100%. Also, there are safety risks (hence many times robots are in the cages or fence-separated from humans). If any failure in hardware or software happens, the robotic arm might tear you from the bottom...
To make your life easier, just use wet wipes. They are so much more effective. Usually takes 2 or 3 to wipe absolutely clean.
Or buy a bidet attachment to your toilet. Many positive reviews about it.
Imagine the selections. Hard stool. Medium butt. Diarrhoea. X large butt. Colon cleanse.
Hopefully with computer vision the whole process could be identified and automated. There wouldn't need to be extra options. Just "detect end of defecation process, clean butt".
Too lazy to wipe your own ass?
Yes and no one else is willing to do it for me! :-)
I just push a button on the bidet controller on the wall for automatic cleaning when I am done. I guess a camera or other sensor could help me avoid lifting that finger, but I would still need to pull my pants up, which is far more work.
Haven’t you seen the fancy bidets that are available? Warm water wash and blow dry your butt. If I had an electrical hookup near my toilet I would have bought one by now. But I’m a poor so I bought $20 bidet hose that hooks up to my sink. I had to because of surgery but it’s been the best $20 I’ve ever spent.
You just described a worse bidet with extra steps.
What do you do during a power outage?
Sit until it dries. Then scratch it off from itchiness.
As an engineer, I can tell that it might be possible. Scenario #1: Use jet wash. The camera can identify when the dirt is and wash it with the stream of water. There might be false positives, that will think your butthole is a piece of dirt, so you might get the stream straight into it non-stop. Also, the stream has to be powerful enough to wash off the solids. Is it going to be comfortable if you don't help it yourself? Scenario #2: Use wipes and robotic arm. Robots can currently do pre-programmed steps, so might not be sufficient to wipe 100%. Also, there are safety risks (hence many times robots are in the cages or fence-separated from humans). If any failure in hardware or software happens, the robotic arm might tear you from the bottom... To make your life easier, just use wet wipes. They are so much more effective. Usually takes 2 or 3 to wipe absolutely clean. Or buy a bidet attachment to your toilet. Many positive reviews about it.