A futuristic human washing machine, which wowed crowds at the World Expo in Osaka, has officially gone on sale in Japan, according to company officials.
The device, created by Japanese firm Science, allows users to lie inside a pod, close the lid, and be cleaned “like clothes in a washing machine — but without the spin” while music plays. It also monitors heartbeats and vital signs, offering what the company describes as a cleansing experience for both body and soul.
The prototype, dubbed the “human washer of the future,” drew long queues during the six-month Expo, which welcomed more than 27 million visitors before closing in October. The concept is a modern update of a similar product showcased at Osaka’s 1970 Expo, which inspired Science’s president as a child.
Following interest from a US resort company, Science decided to commercialize the invention. The first unit has been purchased by a hotel in Osaka, which plans to offer the service to guests. Electronics retailer Yamada Denki has also ordered machines, hoping to attract customers to its stores.
Science spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura said only 50 units will be produced to maintain exclusivity: “Because part of the appeal of this machine is rarity, we plan to produce only about 50 units.”
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