Futuristic body-drying gadget could make towels history

A futuristic body-drying gadget goes could get rid of towels once and for all.

The impetus for the Body Dryer came from considering the issue of bath towels and how they can contain bacteria. The resulting device is not too far off from the futuristic dryer used in "Blade Runner," except you don't have to stick your head in a bubble. All the action comes from below your feet.

The Body Dryer looks a little bit like a bathroom scale (the production model is even slated to have a scale built into it).

You stand on it and it blows air upward to dry you off. You can choose between hot or cold air, depending on your mood, CNet reported.

The sensation of using it is described as feeling like a gentle wind pushing against your body in a circular motion.

The Body Dryer isn't designed to dry your hair, so some people might still want to keep a towel or blow dryer handy. Think of as being like a body-size Dyson Airblade. It takes about 30 seconds to push the water off your body. The water is collected in the platform, where circulating air evaporates the moisture.