About the only thing that is not automated inside the Exeloo Galaxy is the reason for entering this space age toilet unit.

Entry into the Exeloo is via automated doors. Upon entry clients are welcomed by a computerised male voice. This is followed by muzak versions of Burt Bacharach's What the World Needs Now and Barbra Streisand's Evergreen.

This is a cutting edge oblutions box where everything is calibrated, calculated and measured. The only thing a guest has to touch within the Galaxy is the exit button. (That is unless a client needs to read the Braille signs or grip the disabled access bars.)

The Exeloo Galaxy costs about AUD250,000. It rolls out 18 sheets of toilet paper per guest and six litres of water per flush. The toilet flushes automatically when hands are washed or when a guest leaves the Exeloo. Research has shown the average visit to a public toilet lasts two minutes. So the Galaxy is programed to unlock it's door after two minutes. (This however can be modified by the unit owners.)

After 30 flushes the Exeloo Galaxy shuts down and cleans itself. During these seven minutes of decommissioning, the Galaxy sprays water and disinfectant around the unit and then airdries the unit.

The Galaxy is one of five unit types sold by the Australian company Exeloo RBA Group. (The RBA Group also installs most of the toilets and wash fittings for Australian gaols.) Exeloo units range in price from about AUD75,000 to AUD250,000. There are about 120 located across Australia. Examples of the Exeloo can be seen in Alice Springs, Emerald and Kings Cross. see http://www.exeloo.com