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Showee, a smart shower startup, shines a light on accessibility


Showee's shower is designed for people with disabilities, both physical and intellectual. But Showee has another selling point: Water savings.

Showee’s goal, however, isn’t to replace caretakers, whether they are family members or professionals, the company’s CIO, Alejandro Castro, told TechCrunch at 4YFN. CEO Èric Güell was inspired by the needs of his own family — his mother has a chronic illness and his grandmother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Castro explained. Since showers represent a large portion of retirement homes’ water bills, future savings could help amortize the purchase, Castro said.

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