Panasonic Releases a Hair Washing Robot

Panasonic showcased their robot hair washing machine to the public at the 37th International Home Care and Rehabilitation exhibition in Tokyo on Thursday, September 30th. Why would they make this right?


Well Japan's growing elderly population has left pressure on workers in hospitals and health care facilities. They call them the "silver generation." Anyways I doubt they will be the only users and consumers using it (maybe the rich and famous...well most likely).  


Imagine yourself sitting in a reclining chair (like something you would use at the dentist's office). Relax and lean back while the robot uses 3D imaging to scan your head. This will allow the robot you measure and memorize the shape of your head for a better experience. Now imagine 16 human-like fingers massaging and washing your hair. After all is done, a nice rinse and your done!




This all sounds good until the robot rips off a poor elderly woman's hair from her scalp.