Imagine a massage experience where cutting-edge technology meets ultimate relaxation. Aescape, a pioneering tech company, has introduced an innovative robotic massage table that's set to transform the spa industry. The Aescape table, equipped with advanced AI and robotic arms, offers a unique massage experience that could soon become a staple in high-end hotels around the world.
Earlier this month, Aescape announced its first hospitality partnership with the iLa Only Spa at the Lotte New York Palace, located at 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. The collaboration signifies a significant leap in the luxury spa industry, offering guests a unique blend of technology and relaxation.
The Aescape massage table features advanced sensors that map and adapt to each user's body, providing a customized experience. Users are required to wear a specially designed Spandex-like outfit, enhancing the interaction between the machine and the body. The table's AI technology offers continuous feedback and real-time adjustments, ensuring optimal comfort and effectiveness.
A New Era of Wellness
The Aescape table offers a highly personalized massage experience through its advanced sensors and AI technology. The Aerpoints, heated to 95ºF, replicate the techniques of a skilled therapist, ensuring a soothing and effective massage. The continuous feedback system allows for real-time adjustments, optimizing comfort and delivering a tailored experience for each user.
Tristina Damico, spa director at the iLa Only Spa, highlighted the benefits of this new addition: "It's done nothing but enhance the business. It's been fantastic for our guests, and even our massage therapists love it because it's very different from what they do. It's just a really well-thought-out experience."
Aescape's robotic massage table not only complements human therapists but also helps address staffing shortages in the spa industry. Eric Litman, Aescape's founder and CEO, explained, "We think that this empowers the really good therapist to build a closer relationship with clients and even charge more for their services, as automation comes in to service a different segment of the market."
High-Tech Relaxation
At the Lotte New York Palace you can book a 30-minute Aescape massage for $75. The table offers several advantages for hotels, such as extending spa operating hours and accommodating more guests, particularly during peak times when human therapists are unavailable.
In addition to the iLa Only Spa, Aescape has partnered with PRESS Modern Massage in Union Square, located at 39 West 14th Street, New York, NY. Both locations are currently offering early access to this revolutionary service.
For more information and to book a session, visit Aescape's official website.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Eric Litman, founder and CEO of Aescape, created the massage table to address his own chronic neck pain and saw a broader market need for such innovation. He found that traditional massage therapists, despite their best efforts, often couldn't meet his specific requirements. The Aescape table was designed to complement human therapists rather than replace them, particularly during staff shortages.
Future Prospects
Aescape is not stopping at the Lotte New York Palace. The company has more hospitality partnerships in the pipeline, promising to bring this revolutionary technology to more high-end hotels. Guests at the iLa Only Spa can currently book a 30-minute session for $75, making it an accessible luxury for many.
Operational Details
The Aescape business model involves a licensing arrangement where hotels pay a monthly fee of $7,500, covering software updates, new massage content, and support. This cost-efficient model allows hotels to extend their spa operating hours and accommodate more guests, even during peak times.
Try It Out
For those interested in experiencing the future of massage technology, early access is available at the following locations:
- iLa Only Spa | Lotte New York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
- PRESS Modern Massage | Union Square, 39 West 14th Street, New York, NY
To book your session, visit Aescape Locations.
