Microplastic fibers from synthetic clothing have quietly become one of the most pervasive forms of pollution in rivers, ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...

A new personal cleaning device that’s straight out of a sci-fi movie will be available for purchase soon — but it will cost you a pretty penny. The Mirai Human Washing Machine will officially be on ...

The actual user experience of the so-called "human washing machine," which can complete showering to drying in just 15 minutes even while lying down, has been revealed. On the 22nd, the Japanese ...

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.

The Northwestern Innovation Institute (NI Institute) at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management today announced the Northwestern Innovation Prize for Human-Machine Partnership (NI Prize ...

Beatbot's new pool robot ecosystem, unveiled at CES 2026, does something no other model can do. I got to see it in action at ...

When completing math problems, students often have to show their work. It’s a method teachers use to catch errors in thinking, to make sure students are grasping mathematical concepts correctly. New ...

While not 100% hands-free, it's miles ahead of where robot vacuums were only a few years ago.

Sure, AI lets us produce more content, faster and cheaper. I wouldn’t bet on that shortcut. Machines already handle regurgitation. It’s about time we asked what we’re actually doing. Let’s remind ...