Japan unveils the human washing machine

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00:00Japan has officially begun commercial sales of the highly anticipated human washing machine,

00:07a cutting-edge invention that has captured global attention

00:11with its futuristic approach to personal hygiene.

00:17The device allows a user to lie inside a 2.3-meter capsule where advanced micro bubbles,

00:25a fine mist char and a built-in drying system work together to deliver a completely hands-free

00:32full body wash. Unlike a traditional washing machine, there is no spinning, just a smooth

00:40soothing 15-minute cleansing cycle. The system also plays calming music during operation,

00:48creating a spa-like exposure. Beyond hygiene, the machine incorporates health monitoring sensors

00:55that track vital signs such as heart rate and body temperature. Developers say this feature could be

01:04especially valuable for the elderly and people with mobility challenges, offering a safer, more

01:12independent way to bait. The human washing machine made its world debut at the 2025 Osaka World Expo,

01:21where it drew long lines and intrigued more than 27 million visitors. Following its success,

01:28the device is now available for purchase in Japan. Although production is extremely limited,

01:35only 50 units are expected to be made. Sales will begin through major electronics retailer Yamada Denki,

01:44with public demonstrations and trial sessions starting December 25th at its flagship store in Tokyo.

01:53Sales will begin through major electronics retailer Yamada Denki, with public demonstrations

01:59and trial sessions starting December 25th at its flagship store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. The machine

02:08carries a luxury level price tag of 60 million yen or about 385 thousand dollars, pleasing it well outside the

02:17mass market category. The first recorded buyer is a hotel in Osaka, which plans to offer the washing capsule

02:25as a premium futuristic amenity for its guests. Yamada Denki has also acquired units to help drive foot traffic,

02:36expecting courier customers eager to see the rare technology in action. With its blend of cleansing,

02:43comfort and health monitoring, the human washing machine represents a bold step forward in personal

02:50care innovation, offering a glimpse of what the future of hygiene could look like.