The pressure on healthcare is increasing, due in part to an aging population and a growing number of people with chronic and lifestyle-related diseases. In the Health program, OnePlanet seeks to alleviate that pressure with innovative (sensor) technologies that measure and monitor mental and metabolic health.
By measuring and collecting more data (at home), you can spot health problems earlier and prevent worse. With OnePlanet’s smart toilet, for example, it is possible to detect dehydration early, and with the swallowable sensor pill to map digestive processes – and eventually possibly intestinal inflammation. OnePlanet is also conducting research on eating behavior and mood. The ultimate goal is to link all the data together and better understand the relationship between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain.
