Abstract: The work deals with the NP-hard problem of scheduling tasks on two machines with the sum-cost criterion. In this problem, each task must be performed sequentially on the first and then on ...

Yasuaki Aoyama, right, chairman of Japanese bath and shower equipment manufacturer Science Co., demonstrates the use of a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A ...

The Human Washing Machine at an expo in Osaka. Credit: Nikkei. The future of bathing is here, and it looks like a high-tech escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Science Inc., a tech company based in Osaka, ...

Japanese company Science is commercially producing its Mirai Ningen Sentakuki – Human Washing Machine of the Future – after an overwhelming response at the Osaka-Kansai Expo this year. Only 50 models ...

The new Mijia washing machine supports a large 12-kilogram washing capacity inside a slim 562mm body. Xiaomi designed the machine with an embedded-friendly layout that fits inside standard cabinets ...

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My washing machine suddenly stopped draining, leaving my clothes soaked and me squeezing out water by hand. Not only is it exhausting, but I’m worried about how I’ll get through the rest of my laundry ...

No matter how lovely your laundry room might be, doing laundry is still a chore—and a chore that can run up your energy bill. In our opinion, laundry seems like one of those activities that is best ...

You likely know KitchenAid for its iconic stand mixers, but the brand also has a number of other kitchen items like can openers, all-purpose shears, espresso machines, and so much more. Plus, ...

Abstract: A combinatorial optimization problem is a problem finding an optimal combination of variables that maximizes or minimizes an objective function while satisfying given constraints. Such ...