A truly astonishing innovation has emerged from Japan, where a futuristic “human washing machine” has officially gone on sale, promising to cleanse the body from head to toe in just 15 minutes.

Designed in the shape of a fighter-jet cockpit, the machine uses powerful micro-bubbles to gently lift dirt and grime from the skin, offering a fully automated spa-like experience.

Priced at a staggering £290,000 (around 60 million Japanese yen), it is currently a luxury beyond the reach of most.

Measuring approximately 8.2 feet in length and 3.28 feet in width, the pod provides ample space for users to lie comfortably inside.

Developed by Science Co., the machine is very real not an AI illusion and it both cleans and dries a person within minutes.

Due to its enormous cost, the company has limited the first production run to just 40–50 units.

Despite the price, Science Co. remains hopeful that future advancements and mass production could eventually make a more affordable home-use version possible.

The technology behind the machine is inspired by industrial cleaning systems used for delicate electrical components. It employs three-micrometer air bubbles that burst on contact, creating gentle yet effective pressure to cleanse the skin.

For user safety, the machine is also equipped with sensors that continuously monitor the heartbeat inside the pod.

Interestingly, this concept is not entirely new according to Daily Mail, the world’s first human washing machine was displayed by Sanyo Electric Co. at the Japan World Exhibition back in 1970.

Today’s version, however, brings that once-futuristic idea closer to everyday reality.