At the upcoming Kansai Expo in Osaka, exhibitors will have the chance to experience a revamped version of the Ultra Sonic Bu, a machine that made a splash at the 1970 World Exposition in Japan. Originally introduced by Sanyo Electric, now Panasonic Holdings, the “human washing machine” failed to take off commercially in its day, but 50 years later, Osaka-based Science Co. is taking the futuristic concept to a new level.
Human washing machine will transform the bathroom with artificial intelligence
The “Mirai Ningen Sentakuki” (human washing machine of the future) promises to transform the bathing experience. The device washes and dries users in 15 minutes , and uses advanced technology to measure biological data such as a bather’s pulse and adjust the water temperature based on their physical and emotional state. Built-in sensors and an artificial intelligence system ensure the experience is personalized and comfortable.
The machine, which resembles a high-tech capsule, allows visitors to enjoy a unique relaxation experience inside the Expo’s Health Pavilion. In addition, Science Co. is developing a version for home use that will be launched soon.
Check out the new version of the human washing machine. Source: Science Co.
A tribute to the 1970 project
This innovative device is presented as a tribute to the original project from 1970, when the machine was first seen by Yasuaki Aoyama, current president of Science Co., who dreamed of a future full of technological advances for personal hygiene.
The Ibiza newspaper mentions that the original human washing machine with ultrasonic bath from 1970 was a closed, egg-shaped tub 2 metres high , in which the person submerged himself to wash his clothes without taking them off, using a system of hot water, ultrasonic waves and plastic balls suitable for massaging the person’s body. Today, that dream is materialising with the new generation “human washing machine”, which promises to be a fascinating attraction at the next exhibition.
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Source and photo: The Asahi Shimbun
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