The Dawn of the Automated Bath: Inside Science Co
Stepping into Tomorrow’s Tub: Japan’s ‘Human Washing Machine of the Future’ Remember those sci-fi dreams of automated homes, flying cars, and machines that handle your hygiene while you relax? One of those visions is no longer fiction—it’s bubbling to life in Japan, and it might just change the way we bathe forever. Meet the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki , or “Human Washing Machine of the Future” , developed by Science Co. This isn’t just a quirky innovation—it’s a fusion of nostalgia, advanced engineering, and wellness-focused design that reimagines bathing as a restorative experience. From Expo Dreams to Reality: A 50-Year Journey The idea first surfaced in 1970 at the Japan World Exposition in Osaka, where Sanyo Electric Co. unveiled the “Ultrasonic Bath”—a pod that could wash and dry a person automatically. Among the visitors was a young boy, Yasuaki Aoyama, who would grow up to become the chairman of Science Co. Fast forward to 2025, and Aoyama has turned that childhood inspiration...