New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Japan has introduced one of the most unusual inventions of the year - a machine that washes people instead of clothes. The Human Washing Machine, created by Osaka-based company Science Inc., looks like something straight out of a science-fiction movie. The 7.5-feet-long capsule made headlines at Expo 2025 earlier this year, and it is now officially entering the market, although it is far too costly for everyday homes.

The Human Washing Machine resembles a cross between a bathtub, a spa pod, and a compact car wash. Inside the capsule is a reclined seat where a person sits comfortably for a full automated wash. The entire routine lasts around 15 minutes from start to finish.

Instead of regular water pressure, the pod ...