I got a $99 massage from an AI robot and will probably never do it again. Here's why, and what surprised me the most.
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I got a $99 massage from an AI robot and will probably never do it again. Here's why, and what surprised me the most.
"The technology at Remedy Place Spa, created by Aescape, became commercially available in the US in early 2024. It's just one of the many "tech remedies" this social wellness club offers, alongside hyperbaric chambers and lymphatic compression. Aescape now has its equipment in over 100 US locations and recently partnered with Tom Brady to further develop the product. The spa"
"I was reviewing spas as a freelancer before working at Business Insider when Remedy Place offered me a free AI massage. The treatment normally costs $99 for 60 minutes - and presumably, you don't have to tip the robot. I never thought I'd be able to say I listened to "Coconuts" by Kim Petras while two robot "hands" dug into my hamstrings, but even more surprising is that this wasn't the weirdest part of my trip."
An AI-powered robot massage became commercially available in the US in early 2024 through Aescape's equipment at Remedy Place Spa. Remedy Place offers multiple 'tech remedies' including hyperbaric chambers and lymphatic compression alongside the robot massage. Aescape has placed equipment in over 100 US locations and partnered with Tom Brady to further develop the product. Spa and beauty companies increasingly adopt automation, including robots for manicures and precision cosmetic procedures such as filler injections. A 60-minute robot massage costs $99 and presumably avoids tipping. One customer reported listening to 'Coconuts' by Kim Petras while two robot 'hands' worked their hamstrings.
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