BioDetect Diapers

Mission

To enable earlier and more accurate UTI detection in elderly care homes through non-invasive, AI-powered smart incontinence technology that reduces healthcare costs and restores patient dignity.

The challenge

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most frequent and impactful health issues among elderly people (in particular woman) living in long-term care facilities. This is the case due to atypical symptoms, cognitive decline, and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB), which on its way can lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic use, and costly hospitalizations. This leads to unnecesasary discomfort and a decline in overall health. At the same time, caregivers are left managing frequent diaper changes, more complex care needs, and rising treatment costs. Which all could be prevented by earlier UTI diagnosis.

The solution

Our solution is a smart diaper that continuously monitors urine to detect early signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) before symptoms appear. Using a reusable sensor in a disposable diaper, our personalized AI model tracks a patient's baseline and alerts caregivers when when something looks unusual. The personalized AI model is able to analyze a patient's baseline, differentiating true UTIs from Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB), allowing for less false positives and much faster treatment. Improving diagnostics in smart diapers.