November 29, 2025 – A Japanese technology firm, Science, has announced the launch of its cutting-edge AI-powered bathing machine in Japan, with a global limited release of just 50 units priced at 60 million yen each.
The device, which first made its debut as a prototype at this year’s Osaka Expo, boasts a futuristic design reminiscent of a jet fighter cockpit, complete with a rear-opening lid.
Once seated in the central chair, users are partially submerged in warm water as the machine releases millions of microscopic bubbles to cleanse the body, completing the entire washing and drying process in just 15 minutes.
Equipped with advanced sensors, the bathing machine monitors vital signs such as pulse rate and other biometric data to automatically adjust the water temperature for optimal comfort. Its AI system analyzes the user’s emotional state, distinguishing between calm and excited moods, and projects corresponding visuals onto the inner surface of the transparent cover.
The transparent canopy in front of the user serves multiple purposes. It displays real-time bathing data while also offering relaxing video content. Users can choose from three immersive visual modes: traditional Japanese gardens representing the four seasons, vibrant underwater seascapes, or expansive aerial views of the sky, all designed to provide a “mind-cleansing” experience.
Interestingly, this modern innovation draws inspiration from a previous bathing machine exhibited at the Osaka Expo back in the 1970s. Known as the “ultrasonic bathtub,” that earlier model failed to gain widespread popularity but left a lasting impression on Science’s chairman, who was then a schoolboy. The new device addresses practical needs in Japan’s aging society, where such technology could prove particularly valuable.
