# Hands-Free Hair Washers This Automatic Hair Washing Machine Was Invented by Chen Gongke By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-hair-washing-machine References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/09/18/35377/chinese-man-invents-hands-free-automatic-hair-washing-machine.html) Chen Gongke, a Chinese inventor, wanted to help his grandmother who was paralyzed to maintain basic functions like [washing her own hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-haircare-appliances), which is what prompted him to develop the Automatic Hair Washing Machine. Designed to [wash and dry the hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-ai-hair-dryer) in just five minutes, the Automatic Hair Washing Machine was developed to aid the differently abled, but sadly Gongke's own grandmother passed before she could see a final working product. After 16 years of development and [18 broken helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athena-helmet), Gongke's Automatic Hair Washing Machine came to life and his glorious innovation was ready to be patented. With countries like China having a rising number of senior citizens who require extra help, the Automatic Hair Washing Machine could help revolutionize how we take care of ourselves in our later years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hands-free Hair Washing:** Automated solutions for personal care present opportunities for improved accessibility and efficiency in daily life. - **Assistive Technology:** Innovations that assist those who are differently-abled can greatly improve quality of life. - **Aging Population Care:** As the world's population ages, there is growing demand for technology that supports independent living and self-care. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Health Care:** Home care providers can benefit from offering automated hair washing solutions that enhance patient experience and independence. - **Personal Care Products:** Manufacturers of personal care products have an opportunity to create innovative solutions that increase efficiency and improve accessibility for all consumers. - **Assistive Technology Services:** Assistive technology service providers that specialize in accessible solutions for differently abled individuals can incorporate automated hair washing machines into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Electric Scalp Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hebaodan.md) - [Portable Shower Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoomiily.md) - [Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshin-machine.md) - [Adaptive Hair Dryer Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-ai-hair-dryer.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-one-touch-washing-machine.md)