Going to the bathroom is the first and last thing we do during the day. The bathroom is a data center about our health
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Going to the bathroom is the first and last thing we do during the day. The bathroom is a data center about our health

Expresso9 September 2026 at 07:00

OLI, a company based in Aveiro, has been reinventing the cistern and other bathroom fixtures, transforming objects considered discreet into technological innovations. From the dual flush button that became a global standard to smart toilet seats that collect data about users' health, the company has been investing in research and development.

António Ricardo Oliveira, the company's leader, went through the Innovators League to present OLI's innovations. During the presentation, he spoke about patents, design, sustainability, and the latest trends in bathroom fixtures.

The article states that the bathroom is described as "a data center about our health," highlighting the importance of these spaces beyond their basic function. OLI has been exploring this perspective, developing products that go beyond mere functionality.

One of the most unlikely markets mentioned is space, suggesting that the company is thinking about solutions for bathrooms in extraterrestrial environments, demonstrating the breadth of its innovation ambitions.

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