OTITON: A Doctor at Home for Ear, Nose, and Throat Diagnosis

Can a small device in a home drawer replace an unnecessary doctor visit?
At AraGeek, this question stayed with us during the Global Media Meet-Up in Seoul, hosted at the offices of Aving News, where we met several Korean companies preparing for CES 2026.

Among all the innovations we encountered, OTITON stood out—not because it introduced complex technology, but because it addressed a simple, familiar problem that every parent understands.

During our conversation with Suri Lee, the company’s representative, it quickly became clear that this was not just another “smart device.” It felt more like a personal experience turned into a product. The idea began with the company’s founder, Jaden Kim, a young father who lived through the same anxiety shared by millions of parents: a child with fever or ear pain, crowded hospitals, and long waiting times for what often turns out to be a minor diagnosis.

The idea behind OTITON was born during the COVID-19 pandemic—a moment when hospitals around the world were under extreme pressure. In our view, that timing was no coincidence. The pandemic exposed how fragile healthcare systems can become when dealing with common yet non-critical conditions such as ear infections or fever.

OTITON’s flagship product, Doctor in House, is a multifunctional smart thermometer. On one side, it measures temperature using infrared technology. On the other, it includes a small otoscope for ear examination. The device connects to a smartphone application that allows parents to see inside the ear in real time, alongside an initial AI-supported assessment.

As Suri put it clearly, the goal is not to replace doctors, but to avoid visiting them when it is not necessary. From our hands-on review of the product, its real strength lies in its simplicity. No complicated setup, no confusing menus—one device, one app, designed for everyday use.

OTITON does more than display images or temperature readings. At the core of the system is an AI model trained on more than 55,000 clinical cases of middle ear infections, sourced from leading university hospitals in South Korea.

The system can currently identify seven different conditions, including acute otitis media, eardrum perforation, and earwax buildup. More importantly, the dataset is reviewed and updated three to four times a year, continuously improving diagnostic accuracy.

One member of the AraGeek team—himself a father of two—remarked after the demonstration that tools like this are only fully appreciated by those who have experienced late-night anxiety caused by a sudden fever or a child who cannot explain their pain. In our view, this is the true test of any home healthcare product.

OTITON is also working on adding a simple hearing test based on audio signals at different frequencies, aimed at early detection of hearing loss—a particularly smart move during early childhood development.

Notably, OTITON does not plan to stop with human healthcare. In 2026, the company will introduce Doctor Pet, a version designed specifically for pets.

Here, the challenge is different. Animal ear structures—especially in dogs—are more complex. To address this, OTITON redesigned the sensor using a flexible, interchangeable silicone tip, while maintaining a non-invasive approach to avoid stressing the animal.

As Suri explained, the idea is to give pets a “digital voice” that helps owners and veterinarians better understand their condition. The Doctor Pet application will allow symptom tracking, treatment records, and easy data sharing with veterinarians.

With an expected price of around $150, OTITON is positioning the product to be accessible to a wide segment of pet owners. From our perspective, entering this market at this moment is a smart move. The pet care sector is growing rapidly, alongside increasing demand for reliable home health solutions.

OTITON does not promise treatment—it offers informed preliminary diagnosis. That distinction matters. In healthcare systems under constant strain, solutions that reduce unnecessary hospital visits carry real value.

With Doctor in House and Doctor Pet, OTITON presents a new model of home healthcare: preventive, data-driven, and easy to use. In our view, this type of innovation does not transform medicine overnight, but it does change behavior—and that is often where real impact begins.

We left Seoul with a clear impression. OTITON is not just a medical device company, but an attempt to redefine how families engage with everyday health. A Korean company worth watching at CES 2026—and perhaps soon, in our homes.

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