An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

What if I told you it’s now possible to completely wash AND dry yourself in just 15 minutes? ….Oh, yeah, that’s right. We’ve been able to do that for a very, very long time. It’s called “taking a ...

In Japan, a human washing machine has been developed and it is set to launch next year. A futuristic innovation is set to make waves at the World Expo in Osaka April 2025: an upgraded version of Japan ...

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The actual user experience of the so-called "human washing machine," which can complete showering to drying in just 15 minutes even while lying down, has been revealed. On the 22nd, the Japanese ...

In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo ...

A new personal cleaning device that’s straight out of a sci-fi movie will be available for purchase soon — but it will cost you a pretty penny. The Mirai Human Washing Machine will officially be on ...

Bath time can be tough for both the elderly and their caregivers, but this Japanese invention aims to make the process easier. Come 2026, the "human washing machine", which cleans the body, will be ...

A Japanese showerhead maker called Science Co. is planning to debut what it’s calling the “human washing machine of the future” at the Osaka Kansai Expo in April — and while we have no idea who the ...