Aescape is an AI and robotics driven wellness company, intent on developing intuitive massage therapy. With $80 million in funding and a goal toward bringing personalized wellness robotics to the masses, the company recently announced a partnership with Equinox to debut its AI-enhanced massage table at 10 locations across New York City starting in June 2024.
“Aescape aims to make massage an accessible, regular part of rest and recovery, no longer reserved for indulgence or injury,” said Eric Litman, Founder and CEO. “Working alongside massage therapists over the last seven years, we’ve honed our technology to ensure it caters to diverse body types and lifestyles. It’s designed for anyone looking to book last-minute, or looking for control over their massage when therapists aren’t always available.”
Aescape's flagship product is a fully automated massage table which employs AI technology for a precise, personalized experience. By scanning the user's body and generating over 1.1 million 3D data points, it accurately maps the body's position on the table and identifies key anatomical points for targeted massage. Users access a touchscreen interface behind the headrest to choose from a variety of treatments tailored to their unique body profile, providing control over target areas, pressure points, and music selection. Aescape remembers individual body characteristics and personal preferences to deliver customized massage experiences, from deep tissue to quick recovery, meeting the specific needs of each user.
Aescape enters the $19 billion massage therapy industry amid a labor shortage of over 29,000 therapists to offer an always-available solution. The 30 minute massage experience is available now through www.aescape.com at a $60 price point.
