An automated human washing machine was one of the highlights at the Osaka Kansai Expo, giving visitors a glimpse into the future of personal hygiene technology. As part of the event, 1,000 randomly selected visitors were given the chance to try out this cleansing system.
The machine operates as a capsule-like chamber where warm water filled with microscopic bubbles gently washes away dirt. The 15-minute process also includes a drying phase, removing the need for users to dry themselves manually.
Equipped with advanced sensors, the device monitors the user’s biological data, such as their pulse, to adjust water temperature and other settings for optimal comfort. It also features an AI system capable of detecting signs of anxiety. If the user appears tense, the machine plays soothing videos to help them relax throughout the process.
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自動人體洗淨機是大阪關西博覽會的亮點之一，讓參觀者一睹個人衛生科技的未來。作為該項活動的一部分，一千名隨機挑選的參觀者有機會試用這種洗淨系統。
該機器是以一個膠囊狀的房間來運作，其中充滿微小氣泡的溫水會輕輕洗去汙垢。這個十五分鐘的過程還包括乾燥階段，使用者不須自行手動擦乾身體。
該裝置配備先進的感測器，可監測使用者的脈搏等生物數據來調節水溫和其他設定，以提供最佳舒適度。它還具有能夠檢測焦慮跡象的人工智慧系統。如果使用者顯得緊張，機器就會播放舒緩的影片來幫助他們在整個過程中放鬆。
What Did You Learn?
What action does the AI system take to help ease the user’s stress?
參考答案 : It plays soothing videos.
Words in Use
1. randomly adv. 隨機地
The survey participants were chosen randomly.
這項調查的參與者是隨機挑選的。
2. manually adv. 手動操作地
The door can be opened manually in case of a power outage.
萬一停電，這扇門可以手動開啟。
3. biological a. 生物的
The study of genes falls under the field of biological science.
基因的研究屬於生物科學的範疇。
4. adjust vt. 調整
You should adjust the mirror before you start driving.
在開車之前應該要調整一下後照鏡。
5. detect vt. 偵測
The security system can detect any unusual movement in the house.
保全系統可以偵測到房子裡的任何異常動靜。
Practical Phrases
1. give sb a glimpse into. . . 讓某人一窺…
The museum gives visitors a glimpse into ancient life.
博物館讓參觀的人一窺古代生活。
2. try out. . . / try. . . out 試用∕試驗……
I tried out the new app yesterday.
我昨天試用了那款新的應用程式。
3. be equipped with. . . 裝備配有……
The car is equipped with a GPS system.
這部車配有GPS 系統。
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