A high-tech water breakthrough in Japan could rewrite the future of infrastructure. Backed by billions and driven by a shrinking population, this technology is already transforming how rural homes ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The FBI made an arrest in its nearly five-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the January 6 2021, riot at the US Capitol, a law enforcement official said. The ...

Do you absolutely hate taking a shower or having a bath? Well this futuristic tech might be just the thing for you! This is the human washing machine that a home electronics retailer in Japan is ...

Smart washing machines in 2025 use inverter motors and AI-based wash cycles to automatically optimize water, detergent and energy use for fabric care. They are available in multiple formats such as ...

"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 ...