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March 13, 2024

I Tried Aescape’s Robot-Arm-Powered Massage Table—and Loved Being in Control

The Aescape has robot arms designed to deliver a custom spa-like massage—all for $60.

I had My first-ever professional massage last December during a spa day with some friends. Everyone opted for a traditional massage, which required a preliminary consultation. They disrobed, and the massage took place in a private room. I opted for a shiatsu massage—a clothed experience in a semiprivate area, and while I felt physically relaxed afterward, I didn’t have the best time. My limbs were stretched painfully too far, and I couldn’t wait for it to be over.

So I was intrigued when I learned about Aescape, a fully automated massage table. The contraption is equipped with two robot arms on each side of the table and will sit right at home in any sci-fi flick’s medical examination room. I wouldn’t say it gives off zen vibes, but I was willing to look past the tech because it offers complete privacy—there’s no other human in the room during your massage.

The entire experience is designed to be on-demand. Using Aescape’s companion app, you can browse different massage options and book a session based on available tables in your area. I tried it out at Aescape’s headquarters in New York City, and the company has partnered with Equinox to launch its massage tables in 10 locations across New York City in June. (You don’t have to be an Equinox member to sign up for a session.) The company didn’t specify when or if the experience will come to other cities in the US, but it says it plans to add other locations such as hotels and spas in the future. Each session starts at $60. Read rest here