PYMNTS.com March 15, 2024
Your next massage could be powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a sign of how AI technology is overtaking the wellness industry.
With $80 million in funding, Aescape is poised to introduce personalized wellness robotics to the masses, the company said in a Wednesday (March 13) news release. Starting June, 10 Equinox fitness clubs across New York City will feature Aescape’s AI-enhanced massage tables.
It’s one of a growing number of AI-powered wellness services ranging from personalized fitness coaching and nutrition planning to mental health support and stress management.
“AI’s utility in wellness lies in its unparalleled ability to aggregate, process and analyze extensive datasets about individual health and lifestyle, offering personalized insights that were previously unattainable,” Jane Smorodnikova, CEO and...