Hair-Washing Robot Leaves Your Locks Silky-Smooth

Leave it to the Japanese to invent a hair washing robot. I think I’ll hold out for several towel wrapped attendants in a Japanese Sento myself. The Panasonic robot has practical applications for senior citizens and bedridden patients.

According to a Panasonic release, a moving arm in the machine first scans your head in 3D to determine its shape and the optimal amount of force to use while shampooing. Next, the robot’s 16 fingers gently massage your scalp while a three-motor arm moves back and forth and force sensors ensure a delicate touch.
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