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A fascinating human washing machine that wowed crowds at the World Expo is now available for purchase in Japan. Users simply lie down inside the pod, close the lid, and get cleaned just like clothes in a washing machine, minus the spinning cycle, while enjoying some music, reports The Straits Times.
Updated Design Inspired by 1970 Osaka Expo
The device, made by the Japanese firm Science, is an upgraded version of a product shown during Osaka’s 1970 Expo. “Our (company) president was inspired by that as a 10-year-old boy at the time,” Science spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura told AFP.
Tech Features and Wellness Focus
The machine is marketed as more than a bathing device. It monitors heartbeats and vital signs and, as Ms Maekura said, “not only washes your body but also your soul”.
Commercial Launch Fueled by Global Curiosity
A resort company from the US reached out to Science to explore the possibility of commercialising the prototype, which led the company to kick off production. The first unit has been bought by a hotel in Osaka, which is gearing up to offer this unique service to its guests.
Retail Interest and Limited Production
Other buyers include Japan’s major electronics retailer, Yamada Denki, which expects the machine to attract visitors to its stores. “Because part of the appeal of this machine is rarity, we plan to produce only about 50 units,” Ms Maekura said. Local media reported a retail price of 60 million yen (S$498,000).
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Source: The Straits Times
