I prefer massages to any other spa service and, as an unrelated aside, I'm also a big science fiction film fan. So, when I saw that I could get a high-tech "robot massage" at a spa nearby, I was in. But pretty much right after I booked it, I started having nightmarish thoughts about starring in the gory opening scene of a robots-take-over sci-fi flick."I hope the thing doesn't tear me in half!" I joked to my husband beforehand, but really there is some concern about what these large robot arms are going to do to you while you're vulnerably lying face-down beneath them.If you're like me, any massage is worth a try because the practice feels like an important component to good health, and lack of time and money makes it difficult to keep up regularly. One of the primary concepts behind Aescape's robotic massage is that you can book full-body sessions or shorter, more frequent appointments for recovery that focus on a specific muscle group and cost less than a human massage therapist in your area. Sounds great—but is it safe, worth it and actually a good massage?I'll give you all of the details on what to expect from the Aescape robot massage, which I tried at the Equinox Spa at Rockefeller Center in New York City. I also spoke with Alex Linde, Aescape's Senior Vice President of Product, about the robot's development and how it all works.Related: Everything You Need To Know About Gua Sha, the Ancient Skincare Practice Celebrities Swear By
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My Aescape Robot Massage Experience
There are about 100 Aescape locations across the country in gyms, hotels and spas across North America, with more spots planned for 2026. You can find one near you, book an appointment and fill out the intake form online. All of this was easy, and I showed up to my 60-minute time slot to find a kind human named Lauren to orient me through the process and answer any questions.
"We developed a fabric which works very well with the coating on the robot arms," Linde tells Parade. "Also the sensors use infrared light to create a 3D model of your body, and the light needs to show up. We found initially that when we started testing some different apparel, certain dyes are actually invisible to infrared, so while it would be great if people could wear their own clothing, in some cases we found it didn't work."
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After explaining how to use the accompanying touchscreen to direct the massage, pause it and if needed, stop it, Lauren left the room. And then it was just me and the robot.
This is one of the best features of the whole thing because, normally, even if you have an attentive massage therapist who inquires about the pressure, you don't necessarily communicate about it over and over again. But it's effortless to tell the robot exactly what you want—you just tap the screen to indicate the intensity of the pressure and it adjusts immediately.
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It does not feel at all like a nail salon massage chair or even a higher-tech device like those you might find at the Sharper Image. It has a very natural, familiar-feeling therapeutic touch that Linde said was developed over several years with the help of licensed massage therapists.
Aescape Robot Massage Review: My Honest Thoughts
I still prefer a human massage therapist for my shoulders and back, but the robot was great for my lower body. My hamstrings and calves are very sensitive, and I appreciated being able to quickly adjust to a lighter pressure. The robot is especially good at working the glutes, and I think this is primarily because it's not human. Rightfully, human massage therapists will avoid working the glutes until a professional relationship has been established, but the robot forgoes this concern since it has no concept of sexuality.
I hadn't really thought of that when I was stressing about what the robot was capable of—it's probably more logical to be afraid of a human. But in all my years of getting massage, I've never had a safety issue. Linde says Aescape does not intend to replace human massage therapists, but expand the access of massage to more people.
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