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This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you

The Verge·June 18, 2026

A Chinese company called Yueban has debuted a smart, self-driving toilet called Xiaoban, designed to improve accessibility for individuals with mobility issues. The autonomous toilet uses a suite of sensors and technology similar to advanced robot vacuums, allowing it to navigate to the user. Yueban's Xiaoban toilet is expected to sell for approximately $4,300 in China, although global availability has not been confirmed. The innovative device was showcased at a recent expo in Shanghai focused on elderly care and assistive devices.

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