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Bath time can be tough for both the elderly and their caregivers, but this Japanese invention aims to make the process easier. Come 2026, the "human washing machine", which cleans the body, will be ...

Yasuaki Aoyama, right, chairman of Japanese bath and shower equipment manufacturer Science Co., demonstrates the use of a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A ...

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

"The 'Future Human Washing Machine' is a modern-day scientific reproduction of the Human Washing Machine, which was exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and became a hot topic, and is equipped with ...

What’s happened? If you have ever wished your shower could do the hard work for you, a company from Japan has finally delivered the gadget of your dreams. A new human washing machine, now officially ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video-game maker Nintendo’s net profit jumped 85% in April-September from the year before, as its sales more than doubled following the launch of its hit Switch 2 console in June ...

What if I told you it’s now possible to completely wash AND dry yourself in just 15 minutes? ….Oh, yeah, that’s right. We’ve been able to do that for a very, very long time. It’s called “taking a ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

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