A new high-tech massage option is turning heads in San Antonio, where Float Wellness Spa has installed an AI-powered “robot masseuse” called Aescape.
The system scans a client’s body with four cameras, maps roughly 1.2 million data points into a 3D model, and then uses heated mechanical arms to deliver a customizable massage that you control on a touchscreen while wearing a skintight suit provided by the spa.
Sessions currently run about $45 for 30 minutes and $80 for 60 minutes, with no tipping.
Aescape says the goal is to complement human therapists, not replace them, and early users report the robot excels on hard-to-reach areas like hips and hamstrings, though it still lacks the nuance and personal connection of a traditional massage.
Independent reviews echo that mixed verdict: impressive convenience and consistency, but not a full substitute for an experienced therapist.
The technology is rolling out beyond San Antonio. Aescape has partnered with Equinox and other wellness brands to place units in major markets, including multiple New York City Equinox spas and Pause Studio in Studio City, California, with broader U.S. expansion underway.
Equinox’s Highland Park location in Dallas is also listed for Aescape bookings as the company scales up nationwide.
Bottom line: Robot massages are now a real option in Texas and other big cities. They’re quick, predictable, and more private, but even fans say the “wow” factor doesn’t fully replace a skilled pair of human hands.