Overview
- Science has begun limited commercial production in Japan, with about 50 hand-built units priced at ¥60 million (about $385,000) each.
- Early placements include an Osaka hotel and retailer Yamada Denki, which will host public trial experiences at its LABI1 LIFE SELECT Ikebukuro store in Tokyo from December 25.
- The pod completes a roughly 15-minute cycle that washes, rinses and dries using ultra-fine microbubbles designed to deep-clean while using less water.
- Biometric sensors track heart rate and other vitals as an AI system adjusts water flow, visuals and music in real time to enhance comfort and safety.
- The project modernizes a 1970 Expo concept and moved to production after strong interest at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, with a future home model only considered if mass manufacturing becomes feasible.