Japan launches "human washing machine"

With a limited production run of just 50 units worldwide , this multi-hundred-thousand-dollar machine not only cleanses the body with micro-bubble technology, but also uses sensors to read the user's emotions and relax the mind.

Science Corporation is realizing a technological dream with the commercial production of the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki, also known as the Future Human Washing Machine.

The decision was made after the device received explosive public interest at the Osaka-Kansai Exhibition. However, this is a luxury product not for the masses, with only 50 models being made at a price of up to 385,000 USD (equivalent to about 60 million Yen) (about more than 10 billion VND).

Six years in the making, this bathing pod is more than just a bathtub; it’s a holistic wellness device. The machine’s breakthrough lies in its ability to measure the user’s biometric data through a sensor that comes into direct contact with the back. Based on real-time measurements such as heart rate, the system automatically adjusts the water temperature, flow, and projects relaxing images onto the machine’s walls to best suit the bather’s mood.

In its product brochure, Science describes the device as a modern re-creation of the Human Washing Machine that made a splash at the 1970 Osaka Expo, but with futuristic features. The company’s goal is to create a space where users can not only cleanse their bodies but also their minds, helping them relax and recharge after everyday stress.

In terms of design and technology, the 2025 version is very different from the Sanyo Ultrasonic Bath prototype of the 70s. The core power of this modern machine lies in the microbubble technology that Science has painstakingly researched. This is a technology that uses microscopic air bubbles, invisible to the naked eye, to clean deeply and effectively. These bubbles carry a negative charge, while dirt and organic matter on the skin are usually positively charged. Thanks to this principle, the bubbles will attract dirt, separate them from the pores and bring them to the water surface, giving a clean feeling like being thoroughly scrubbed without wasting much water or time.

The experience takes place in a large egg-shaped cabin, 2.5m long and 2.6m high. Users just need to step in, relax on the chair and close the lid. Immediately, melodious music , projected images and the microbubble cleaning system will start working.

Once the cleaning process is complete, the machine can perform a drying cycle, allowing users to step out and get dressed in just 15 minutes. The company claims this is the ultimate personal spa experience in the home, not just a shower.

In fact, Science initially had no intention of commercializing this product. However, after receiving more than 40,000 applications to experience the exhibition and a purchase offer from a resort owner in the US, they changed their plans.

Currently, a hotel in Osaka has ordered one to serve its guests, and technology retail chain Yamada Denki has also acquired one to display at its flagship store in Tokyo to attract visitors.

While the current price is out of reach for the vast majority of consumers and the company has not yet made it available for personal use, the public can still view the device at Yamada Denki's LABI1 LIFE SELECT Ikebukuro center from December 25.

Science representatives also revealed that if the technology continues to develop and mass production systems are established in the future, a more affordable home version could become a reality.

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