Shaped like a Ladybug, “Lady Bird” is an autonomous robot designed to clean public restrooms at highways rest stops. This is “only in Japan” on so many different levels.

Lady Bird is equipped with water tanks, brushes, and whatever other tools needed for scrubbing. It utilizes obstacle detection sensors so that it won’t run into people.

Lady Bird can even engage in conversation with restroom occupants thanks to a microphone in its antennae. Lady Bird has access to the latest traffic conditions and will gladly tell anybody who asks.

Lady Birds are expected to sell for about $30,000.

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