13.17.1. Smart & Assistive Technologies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a smart toilet?

   Hint

   Think about technology in modern toilets.

2. 2.

   What do automatic door sensors do?

   Hint

   Consider how they assist people with mobility issues.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of automatic door sensors?

   • To open doors automatically
   • To make doors more decorative
   • To require manual operation

   Hint

   Consider the technology's purpose in aiding access.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smart toilets are solely for aesthetic purposes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about their features beyond appearance.

5. 5.

   Design a public restroom layout incorporating all discussed smart technologies.

   Hint

   Think about where each element needs to be for maximum efficiency.

6. 6.

   Analyze the cost-benefit of integrating smart technologies into a city’s public restroom facilities.

   Hint

   Look at both immediate expenses and how they might save money down the line.