Aescape’s AI-powered “Robosculptor” robotic masseur is redefining wellness - using infrared cameras to map over 1.1 million 3D data points of each customer’s body and deliver precise massage protocols like “Inner Peace” or “Vital Flow Express”. Equipped with heated, silicone-tipped robotic arms, it provides consistent sessions that can handle up to 240 treatments per month - triple a human therapist’s typical load .

Positioned in high-end spas, gyms, and hotels - such as Equinox in New York and luxury resorts - Robosculptor promises affordability and reliability . While developers emphasize that the system is designed to complement human therapists and relieve them of physically repetitive tasks, critics argue it may sideline therapists over time, especially in budget-driven commercial setups.

Therapists highlight that human touch, empathy, and intuitive adaptability remain irreplaceable aspects of wellness care. Many worry AI lacks the emotional responsiveness and nuanced adjustment that human practitioners provide. They see the technology as able to ease the labor market strain—but not fully replicate skilled human therapists .

As AI massage gains traction, the wellness industry faces a pivotal moment: balancing efficiency with authenticity, and automation with the deeply human need for connection.