Japanese technology has once again surprised the world. The futuristic human washing machine that made a splash at the Osaka Expo 2025 has now officially been launched for sale in Japan.
This unique capsule-like machine offers the user the amazing experience of lying inside, washing their entire body, listening to soothing music and coming out refreshed in just 15 minutes, without spinning, that is, without the laundry spin mode.
This invention has been developed by the Japanese company Science Inc, which is also being called the ‘future of human washing’. The device attracted the attention of millions of visitors at the six-month-long Osaka World Expo. Interestingly, the real roots of this technology lie in the 1970 Osaka Expo, where a machine on display left a deep impression on the current president of Science Inc.
According to the company’s spokesperson Sachiko Maikura, this machine not only washes the body but also ‘washes the soul’. Advanced sensors inside the capsule continuously monitor heart rate and other vital signs to ensure the entire process is safe.
After growing international interest, the company decided to commercialize the prototype. A hotel in Osaka has purchased the first machine, which will soon provide this unique service to its guests. Similarly, Japan’s famous electronics retailer Yamada Denki has also acquired this machine. Its demo unit and experimental corner are also being opened in the store from December 25 so that people can experience this future for themselves.
Because the technology is so unique, the company currently plans to produce only 50 machines. According to local media, one machine costs about 60 million yen (about $ 385,000).
“We want people who could not see the Expo to be able to try this amazing invention,” says company chairman Yasuki Aoyama.
How does the human washing machine work?
- Enter the capsule: The user lies comfortably in a 2.3-meter-long pod.
- Automatic wash start: A shower of microbubbles and fine mist gently cleanses the body.
- Health monitoring: Sensors installed in the machine continuously monitor heart rate and vital signs.
- Complete relaxation: The music and soft lighting inside the wash calm the mind.
- Automatic drying: The machine automatically dries the body as soon as the wash is complete.
- Exit refreshed: After about 15 minutes, the user emerges completely clean and relaxed without any towel or manual labor.