Japan's Science company has unveiled a futuristic bathing pod, modernizing a 1970s concept. This automated machine cleans users in minutes with gentle water bubbles and calming visuals, offering a ...

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 now-concluded Osaka Expo was a showcase for some of the world’s most advanced – and also admittedly experimental – technology aimed at better living. One exhibit that caused quite a stir was a ...