The Human Washing Machine You Didn’t Know You Needed

Imagine a bath so fancy it thinks for you. Japan’s latest innovation, the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki (yes, that means “Human Washing Machine of the Future”), promises to do just that.

This isn’t your average tub. It’s shaped like a fighter jet cockpit, complete with a transparent canopy that opens dramatically from the back. Once inside, you’re blasted clean with microscopic bubbles while sensors keep tabs on your comfort. Feeling stressed? No problem—an AI will throw in soothing visuals to calm you down.

This sci-fi soak lasts 15 minutes from start to finish. It fills with water, cleanses every inch of you, then dries you off. It’s like a spa day squished into your lunch break.

The idea isn’t new. Back in 1970, Japan debuted a similar gadget at the World Expo. That version, called the Ultrasonic Bath, washed you with sound waves and massage balls. Cool, but it didn’t really take off. Fast forward 50 years, and a man named Yasuaki Aoyama—who saw the original as a kid—decided it was time for a glow-up.

Now, as the head of a fancy showerhead company, Aoyama’s making his childhood dream a reality. His high-tech bathtub will be showcased at the Osaka Kansai Expo in 2025. Up to 1,000 lucky visitors a day can test it out. Reservations are already open.

But don’t get too excited about replacing your shower just yet. This futuristic cleaner is more prototype than household item—for now. Science Co., the brains behind the operation, hasn’t revealed pricing or plans for a home model.

Whether it’s a game-changer or a quirky novelty, one thing’s certain: baths will never be boring again. Bubble lovers, your time has come.