If you’re looking for a quick way to relax after a busy day but don’t have time for a long bath, Japanese engineers might have the perfect solution. An Osaka-based company, Science Co., has created a futuristic human washing machine that can clean your body and calm your mind in just 15 minutes.

What is the "human washing machine"?

Called the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki (which means "human washing machine of the future"), this high-tech device looks like a pod or a fighter jet cockpit. It uses advanced AI to wash, dry, and refresh you with almost no effort. Around 1,000 lucky visitors will get to try it at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Japan.

How does it work?

Inside the pod, warm water fills halfway, and high-speed water jets filled with tiny air bubbles spray over your body. These microbubbles pop when they touch your skin, cleaning off dirt and grime. Interestingly, the same technology is used to clean delicate electrical parts without chemicals.

But it’s not just about getting clean—it’s also about relaxing. The pod has sensors in the chair to track your heart rate and mood. Using AI, it adjusts the water temperature and shows calming videos inside the pod to help you feel at ease. The goal is to clean both your body and your mind, leaving you refreshed and relaxed.

Inspired by an old idea

The idea of a human washing machine isn’t new. In the 1970s, a company called Sanyo Electric (now Panasonic) introduced a similar concept, but it never went on sale. Science Co. has updated the idea with modern technology to make it better and more advanced.

When can you buy it?

Right now, the human washing machine isn’t for sale, and the company hasn’t announced a price or release date. For now, you can experience it at the Osaka Kansai Expo and get a glimpse of what future bathing might look like!