TOKYO — A Japanese start-up is making global headlines with what may be the most over-the-top bathroom upgrade ever: the world’s first fully automated human washing machine.
Think bathtub meets sci-fi cocoon. The sleek pod surrounds users in a capsule-like shell and blasts out sonic waves that generate microscopic bubbles—designed to scrub you clean from head to hiney without lifting so much as a pinky.
The machine doesn’t stop at soap duty, either. It monitors your heart rate, adjusts the experience to match your mood, and even handles the drying process, turning bath time into a full-service car wash for humans.
The price tag? Roughly $385,000. And while the company hasn’t officially endorsed alternative uses, they also haven’t said you can’t toss in your laundry or a few dirty dishes while you’re in there.
In a country famous for high-tech toilets, Japan may have just raised the bar again—this time for your entire body.
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