Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fake-news-alert-pakistani-propoganda-accounts-try-to-use-ai-to-smear-army-chief-and-drag-wion-into-it-1764316925034">Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it</a><h2>Lazy shower: How it works</h2>The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish.<h2>Wash your mind and body</h2>Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real.<h2>How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod?</h2>The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up."As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet. Also read | Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it Lazy shower: How it works The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish. Wash your mind and body Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real. How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod? The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up. "As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan's new human washing machine is here, but the price will hurt your soul more than it cleans your skin

Osaka, Japan: For people who love to unwind after a long day by taking a relaxing bath but do not have enough time for it, Japanese engineers have created something that may be perfect for them.&nbsp;
The 'Mirai Ningen Sentakuki' or 'human washing machine of the future' built by an Osaka-based showerhead company, Science Co., can wash and dry your body after analysing it with AI technology.
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The bizarre device works similarly to a washing machine and only takes 15 minutes to complete a human rinse cycle. The futuristic machine, which resembles the cockpit of a fighter jet or a pod, will be showcased at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Japan, where 1,000 people may get a chance to try it.
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-passengers-may-experience-5g-connectivity-in-1000kmh-trains-says-study-780633">China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study</a>
<h2>How does the device work?</h2>
Once a user enters the plastic pod, it will fill halfway up with warm water. After that, high-speed water jets containing extremely small air bubbles are blasted. The bubbles burst and create a small but powerful pressure wave that removes the dirt from the skin. The same process is used for cleaning electrical parts that can&rsquo;t be washed using chemicals.
Science Co. says that this human washing machine not only cleans the body but can also &lsquo;wash the mind&rsquo;. During the wash, the electrodes in the chair gather the biological information of the user and adjust the water temperature accordingly. The AI sensor interprets whether the user is calm or excited and plays specifically selected videos inside the pod to calm the nerves.
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/are-we-living-in-a-simulation-physicist-suggests-master-ai-is-controlling-an-advanced-ai-world-781064">Are humans trapped in a simulation? Physicist suggests 'master AI' is controlling an 'advanced AI world'</a>
According to the company, the machine can result in a quick wash, and make the bather feel physically and mentally refreshed.
The device is based on a 50-year-old design, originally designed by Sanyo Electric Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp. Although showcased at the World Exposition, the 1970s device did not make it to the markets.
Science Co. has not confirmed yet when the machine will be available&nbsp;for purchase and what will be its cost.
(With inputs from agencies)

The 'Mirai Ningen Sentakuki' or 'human washing machine of the future' built by an Osaka-based showerhead company, Science Co., can wash and dry your body after analysing it with AI technology.



Osaka, Japan: For people who love to unwind after a long day by taking a relaxing bath but do not have enough time for it, Japanese engineers have created something that may be perfect for them. The 'Mirai Ningen Sentakuki' or 'human washing machine of the future' built by an Osaka-based showerhead company, Science Co., can wash and dry your body after analysing it with AI technology. ?AI-POWERED HUMAN WASHING MACHINE: BECAUSE WHO HAS TIME TO SCRUB? Japan’s "Mirai Ningen Sentakuki" is here to wash your...everything. A 15-minute AI-powered bath capsule uses jets, microbubbles, and calming videos to cleanse bodies and soothe egos. Chairman Yasuaki Aoyama… pic.twitter.com/0GBwOtCV9r — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 3, 2024 × The bizarre device works similarly to a washing machine and only takes 15 minutes to complete a human rinse cycle. The futuristic machine, which resembles the cockpit of a fighter jet or a pod, will be showcased at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Japan, where 1,000 people may get a chance to try it. Also read | China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study How does the device work? Once a user enters the plastic pod, it will fill halfway up with warm water. After that, high-speed water jets containing extremely small air bubbles are blasted. The bubbles burst and create a small but powerful pressure wave that removes the dirt from the skin. The same process is used for cleaning electrical parts that can’t be washed using chemicals. Science Co. says that this human washing machine not only cleans the body but can also ‘wash the mind’. During the wash, the electrodes in the chair gather the biological information of the user and adjust the water temperature accordingly. The AI sensor interprets whether the user is calm or excited and plays specifically selected videos inside the pod to calm the nerves. Also read | Are humans trapped in a simulation? Physicist suggests 'master AI' is controlling an 'advanced AI world' According to the company, the machine can result in a quick wash, and make the bather feel physically and mentally refreshed. The device is based on a 50-year-old design, originally designed by Sanyo Electric Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp. Although showcased at the World Exposition, the 1970s device did not make it to the markets. Science Co. has not confirmed yet when the machine will be available for purchase and what will be its cost. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese engineers build AI-powered human washing machine that cleans body in 15 minutes

For people who love to unwind after a long day by taking a relaxing bath but do not have enough time for it, Japanese engineers have created something that may be perfect for them.&nbsp;

The 'Mirai Ningen Sentakuki' or 'human washing machine of the future' built by an Osaka-based showerhead company, Science Co., can wash and dry your body after analysing it with AI technology.

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The bizarre device works similarly to a washing machine and only takes 15 minutes to complete a human rinse cycle. The futuristic machine, which resembles the cockpit of a fighter jet or a pod, will be showcased at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Japan, where 1,000 people may get a chance to try it.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-passengers-may-experience-5g-connectivity-in-1000kmh-trains-says-study-780633">China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study</a>

<h2>How does the device work?</h2>

Once a user enters the plastic pod, it will fill halfway up with warm water. After that, high-speed water jets containing extremely small air bubbles are blasted. The bubbles burst and create a small but powerful pressure wave that removes the dirt from the skin. The same process is used for cleaning electrical parts that can’t be washed using chemicals.

Science Co. says that this human washing machine not only cleans the body but can also ‘wash the mind’. During the wash, the electrodes in the chair gather the biological information of the user and adjust the water temperature accordingly. The AI sensor interprets whether the user is calm or excited and plays specifically selected videos inside the pod to calm the nerves.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/are-we-living-in-a-simulation-physicist-suggests-master-ai-is-controlling-an-advanced-ai-world-781064">Are humans trapped in a simulation? Physicist suggests 'master AI' is controlling an 'advanced AI world'</a>

According to the company, the machine can result in a quick wash, and make the bather feel physically and mentally refreshed.

The device is based on a 50-year-old design, originally designed by Sanyo Electric Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp. Although showcased at the World Exposition, the 1970s device did not make it to the markets.

Science Co. has not confirmed yet when the machine will be available&nbsp;for purchase and what will be its cost.

(With inputs from agencies)

For people who love to unwind after a long day by taking a relaxing bath but do not have enough time for it, Japanese engineers have created something that may be perfect for them.

For people who love to unwind after a long day by taking a relaxing bath but do not have enough time for it, Japanese engineers have created something that may be perfect for them. The 'Mirai Ningen Sentakuki' or 'human washing machine of the future' built by an Osaka-based showerhead company, Science Co., can wash and dry your body after analysing it with AI technology. 🚨AI-POWERED HUMAN WASHING MACHINE: BECAUSE WHO HAS TIME TO SCRUB? Japan’s "Mirai Ningen Sentakuki" is here to wash your...everything. A 15-minute AI-powered bath capsule uses jets, microbubbles, and calming videos to cleanse bodies and soothe egos. Chairman Yasuaki Aoyama… pic.twitter.com/0GBwOtCV9r — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 3, 2024 × The bizarre device works similarly to a washing machine and only takes 15 minutes to complete a human rinse cycle. The futuristic machine, which resembles the cockpit of a fighter jet or a pod, will be showcased at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Japan, where 1,000 people may get a chance to try it. Also read | China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study How does the device work? Once a user enters the plastic pod, it will fill halfway up with warm water. After that, high-speed water jets containing extremely small air bubbles are blasted. The bubbles burst and create a small but powerful pressure wave that removes the dirt from the skin. The same process is used for cleaning electrical parts that can’t be washed using chemicals. Science Co. says that this human washing machine not only cleans the body but can also ‘wash the mind’. During the wash, the electrodes in the chair gather the biological information of the user and adjust the water temperature accordingly. The AI sensor interprets whether the user is calm or excited and plays specifically selected videos inside the pod to calm the nerves. Also read | Are humans trapped in a simulation? Physicist suggests 'master AI' is controlling an 'advanced AI world' According to the company, the machine can result in a quick wash, and make the bather feel physically and mentally refreshed. The device is based on a 50-year-old design, originally designed by Sanyo Electric Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp. Although showcased at the World Exposition, the 1970s device did not make it to the markets. Science Co. has not confirmed yet when the machine will be available for purchase and what will be its cost. (With inputs from agencies)