Activities

SCOUTER and Smart Toilet Demonstration at WSCE 2026 (Busan, Korea) 

Our research team participated in the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) 2026, held at BEXCO in Busan, Korea, from September 9–11, 2026, and showcased our SCOUTER, smart-glasses platform and Smart Toilet system.

The exhibition demonstrated our approaches to passive and continuous health monitoring in everyday environments. SCOUTER combines smart-glasses-based food recognition and mastication sensing to monitor dietary intake and eating behavior, while the Smart Toilet enables AI-based monitoring of stool characteristics and defecation patterns. Through this exhibition, we presented the potential of wearable and ambient sensing technologies for future AI-enabled smart-city and precision-health applications.

Smart Toilet Demonstration at RoboCup 2026 with LG CNS (Incheon, Korea) 

Our research team participated in RoboCup 2026, held in Incheon, Korea, from July 2–6, 2026, and demonstrated our Smart Toilet system as part of the LG CNS Smart Home exhibition. 

The demonstration showcased the integration of AI-based stool monitoring and digital health technologies into a smart home environment, where health information collected from the Smart Toilet could be connected with a home service robot and companion display. Through this exhibition, we presented the potential of our Smart Toilet technology for passive and continuous health monitoring and its future applications in intelligent home healthcare systems. 

BioChip 2026 International Conference of KBCS-CBMS (Yeosu, Korea)

Dr. Zhiquan Song participated in the BioChip 2026 International Conference of KBCS-CBMS held in Yeosu, Korea, from May 13–15, 2026. During the conference, our postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Zhiquan Song, received the Best Oral Presentation Award in recognition of his outstanding research presentation and scientific contributions in the field of biomedical systems. This achievement highlights the research excellence and international visibility of our laboratory in advanced biomedical engineering.  

Prof. Seung-min Park Shared Research at TEMPO Symposium 2026 

Prof. Seung-min Park participated in the TEMPO Symposium 2026, where researchers from TUMCREATE, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) came together to discuss precision prevention for healthy ageing. During the symposium, Prof. Park shared our lab’s research and engaged in interdisciplinary exchange with faculty members across institutions, highlighting opportunities for future collaboration in digital health and precision health innovation. 

Smart Toilet Prototype Demonstration with Prof. Kuo Chao’s Team at TTSH 

Our team visited Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to support the deployment of the Smart Toilet prototype system. During the visit, we met with Prof. Kuo Chao and the research team to discuss the ongoing collaboration. The prototype unit was successfully installed on site, followed by a live demonstration showcasing its passive health monitoring capabilities. 

Research Collaboration MOU with Prof. Taejin Cho’s Laboratory at Korea University 

Our research team has entered into a research collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the laboratory of Prof. Taejin Cho at Korea University to strengthen academic and research cooperation. This agreement aims to promote joint research, academic exchange, and collaboration in the field of food and living environment functionality and safety, including microbial safety and hygiene, hazard analysis, and related areas. 

As part of our lab activity, we visited Singapore Zoo together with Dr. Song and his wife, Dr. Kim, Mr. Kim, and Mr. Ryu.

The visit provided a relaxed and engaging opportunity to strengthen lab camaraderie outside the laboratory setting, while enjoying Singapore’s rich biodiversity and natural environment. It was a meaningful time for informal discussions, team bonding, and shared experiences beyond our day-to-day research activities. 

Members of our lab attended the NSCC Introductory Workshop for ASPIRE2A together with Dr. Ong Chi Wei, gaining hands-on experience in high-performance computing workflows, including job submission and system usage on the ASPIRE2A supercomputing platform.

Prof. Jongpil Park from Chung-Ang University and graduate students visited NTU.

It was a great honor for our lab to welcome Prof. Park, and to share our research and facilities during their visit. 

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