Robot massage in Pittsburgh?!? It's true!!! The company Aescape developed this unique massage and Pittsburghers can check it out at The Longevity Lab, wellness studio. I scheduled and paid for an appointment on www.Aescape.com. 60 mins for $120. I arrived 15 mins early and it was difficult finding The Longevity Lab. The retail fronts that were easily visible to the parking lot were mostly empty and I couldn't find a store sign. I started to feel nervous that I was scammed. I walking around the building, looked down what felt like an alley, with chain link fence and a dead end and thought... that doesn't feel right. I went inside a lobby and finally found a low resolution print out sign for the Longevity lab indicating it's on the ground level. After checking the doors in the lobby were locked, the elevator was the next option. The building aura gave off medical office space and I was nervous walking around the basement of this building. Finally, I get to an open door with a reception desk area, that is clearly not in use but next to it is the robot massage table. Found it!!! I look around for an employee and through a glass door a Pilate instructor points that I should go around. Ok, I walk through another open room and finally make it to the front door reception area. The entrance faces Washington Rd, which is the area I had interpreted was an alley. The receptionist is really sweet and we walk back to the massage area to locate the Aescape designed leggings and full sleeve shirt guests must wear to use the machine. I'm standing at the desk and the receptionist is looking through for my size.... They have sizes for everyone...and I decide to take some pics while she is looking. Next thing I know, the same Pilates instructor comes thru the door and says "May I help you?"... in a tone and volume, that really feels like "What the *beep* are you doing?" She disappears quickly after seeing the receptionist is with me but I thought it was very rude and off putting. I finally get my clothes and settle into the massage... The Aescape robot massager is designed for back massages. You lay on your stomach with your face in a neck rest and feet on a pillow. The touch screen display lets you choose music, visuals and pressure. You can go totally meta and watch a representation of the human muscle structure as the robot massages you. I liked the minimalist, a dark screen. I started with light pressure and increased to a medium. The robot felt like warm hand palms slowly moving around your body. I was able to relax and zen. About 50 mins into my massage, I started to feel stiff and moved my arms back, which upset my robot and requested I put my arms back and do another body scan. It was an interesting experience. It did a good job on the lower back and glute area. I might recommend it to my husband who runs and bikes a lot. I'm not sure I'm booking again any time soon. read more