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The real user experience of the so-called “human washing machine,” which can finish bathing and drying in only 15 minutes while the person is reclining, has been disclosed.

On the 22nd, the Japanese weekly publication *Shukan Bunshun* offered an in-depth look at the “bathing experience” of the human washing machine introduced last month by the Japanese home appliance company **Science**. As reported by *Shukan Bunshun*, the gadget has a sleek, advanced design, giving it a look similar to a spaceship’s control room. The media drew a comparison between this device and the “Medical Machine” from the Japanese anime *Dragon Ball*.

The user reclines on the seat with a scalp treatment on their head. The screen then shows the text “water supply (filling with water),” and warm water is sprayed from the foot area. Within just over ten seconds, about 350 liters of water rises to below the chest. Proceeding to the cleaning stage, “microbubbles” — tiny bubbles — are created to eliminate dirt from the skin. The cleaning process takes place simply by staying submerged in the water, a technique *Shukan Bunshun* compared to “soaking clothes.”

During the cleaning procedure, sensors attached to the backrest monitor the user’s electrocardiogram, muscle strength, and autonomic nervous system activity. Using this information, soothing videos and music are played automatically. Following this, water jets are directed towards the neck, face, and head, with the water pressure regulated by artificial intelligence based on the body’s condition. After the shower, the water is drained, and powerful air currents dry the body. The entire process lasts about 15 minutes.

A reporter from *Shukan Bunshun* who went through the experience stated, “It evenly cleans the whole body in just 15 minutes. It’s completely automatic,” and mentioned, “It could be very useful for people who find bathing inconvenient, known as the ‘bathing refusal group,’ or for those who have difficulty bathing on their own.”

The history of the human washing machine can be traced back to the 1970 Osaka World Expo. The first version, called the “Ultra Sonic Bath,” was introduced then, marking the start of its development. **Science** Company presented a much-enhanced model at the Osaka-Kansai Expo last April, which attracted a lot of attention from attendees.

The product’s price is 60 million yen (around 564 million South Korean won). It is manufactured on a custom order basis, requiring approximately three months. Although it is expensive, it has been adopted by the **Dotonbori Crystal Hotel** in Osaka and the **Ikebukuro Salon**, among other places. In fact, the “future human washing machine” has been set up in the spa area of the **Dotonbori Crystal Hotel** located in Namba, Osaka, where services are currently being offered. The service is available for groups of two or more, with reservations allowed for up to four individuals at once. The cost is 18,000 yen (approximately 170,000 South Korean won) for 90 minutes.

As per the company’s report, by last month, roughly eight production orders had been placed within Japan, along with ongoing individual inquiries from international locations. **Hirae Masaki**, Executive Managing Director, mentioned about sales goals, “We are looking at a maximum of approximately 50 units,” and continued, “Initially, we aim to see how our product is received globally before moving forward with the next steps.”