The future of bathing is here, and it looks like a high-tech escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Science Inc., a tech company based in Osaka, Japan, has officially launched its “Mirai Human Washing ...

If laundry feels like more of a chore than usual these days, you are not alone. Although modern washing machines come in all kinds of colors and sizes and have specialty features like energy ...

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo ...

The Future Human Washing Machine does exactly what its name suggests — all you have to do is climb in. Displayed at Expo 2025 Osaka, the device is an upgraded version of one conceptualized in 1970.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A good washing machine will power through the years, washing countless loads of laundry, but most of us ...