Helsingborg, Sweden – May 6, 2025 – Most people avoid talking about toilet habits. Yet in elderly and dementia care, this information is critical. Every year, missed bowel movements may lead to emergency hospital visits, unnecessary suffering – and sometimes even premature death.
The Swedish Health tech company OptiSense Care AB will launch ZenSeat – a unique smart toilet seat that discreetly and continuously helps caregivers detect early signs of irregular bowel movements. The initial focus is on elderly and dementia patients cared for at home or in healthcare facilities.
“Our vision is simple – to make healthcare environments more efficient, proactive, and humane,” says Peter Rybäck, CEO of OptiSense Care AB. “With ZenSeat, we give caregivers a reliable digital tool to intervene before health issues escalate. It’s about prevention, dignity, and better outcomes.”
ZenSeat uses advanced sensors and AI-driven algorithms to monitor changes in toilet habits – without cameras or invasive methods. The data enables healthcare staff to spot early signs of problems, protecting both health and dignity.
The innovation stems from real-world challenges. Inspired by a question from nurse Helle Wictor and her care team in Helsingborg –
“How do we know if someone hasn’t had a bowel movement – especially when they can’t tell us?” – engineers and entrepreneurs from EC Solutions partnered with the city of Helsingborg to create a discreet, AI-powered solution.
OptiSense Care is now actively engaging with municipalities, care organizations, and innovation-driven partners across the Nordics and internationally. More information about the problem, the ZenSeat solution, and partnership opportunities is available at optisensecare.com.
For media inquiries, partnership discussions, or further information, please contact:
Peter Rybäck, CEO
peter.ryback@optisensecare.com
+46 73 84 90 796
optisensecare.com
OptiSense Care AB is a Swedish medical device company dedicated to improving healthcare through intelligent, AI-powered technology. Founded in 2024 and based in Helsingborg, the company focuses on proactively supporting caregivers, safeguarding patient dignity, and reducing preventable health complications.
ZenSeat, the company’s first product, is a smart toilet seat that discreetly and continuously monitors bowel movement patterns – providing real-time digital insights to support better medical decision-making. Designed for easy installation, ZenSeat empowers caregivers with critical information while promoting more efficient, cost-effective, and dignified care.