Are Robots the Future of Massage? with Eswar Priyadarshan

Aescape isn’t replacing therapists, it’s expanding access. And for health tech founders, it’s a masterclass in engineering innovation that sticks.

At Aescape, innovation isn’t theoretical. It's tactile. Their intelligent massage tables, powered by robotic arms and therapist-recorded movements, are about to transform how we recover, relax, and train. With over 60 installations across luxury hotels, fitness clubs, and elite sports facilities, Aescape is proving that robotics can deliver human-quality touch at scale.

But it took eight years to get there.

From navigating hardware partnerships to reshaping user expectations, Eswar Priyadarshan shares how Aescape went from concept to category-defining product.

In this episode, he reveals:

• Why human routines, not hype, drive product engagement

• How they’re building a new wellness category between recovery tech and physical therapy

• What founders need to know about building real-world robots that consumers actually want

Check them out at aescape.com.