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Robotic Massage Therapists

The 'WheeMe Bot' Machine Will Help Loosen Your Muscles

— December 1, 2010 — Tech
The 'WheeMe Bot' is a handy little robotic massager that will run your back up and down for a mechanized muscular release.

This little robot is palm-sized and convenient, with the ability of rolling over your body without falling off. With a therapeutically shaped set of wheels, the 'WheeMe Bot' relieves your back of sore knots and tension quite easily. What's more is that it doesn't expect any conversation, allowing you to just relax and let it do its job!
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Massage Therapists - The rise of robotic massage therapists creates opportunities for the development of intelligent massaging robots that utilize artificial intelligence algorithms to tune into human relaxation and well-being in real-time.
2. Palm-sized Massage Robots - The trend of palm-sized robotic massagers presents opportunities for manufacturers to create small, affordable and portable massage robots for home and on-the-go use.
3. Innovative Therapeutic Device - The 'WheeMe Bot' demonstrates the opportunities for the creation of innovative therapeutic devices and equipment that combines advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technology with therapeutic benefits for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Health & Wellness - The health and wellness industry can benefit from the development of intelligent robotic massagers that offer therapeutic benefits to consumers by providing relaxation and stress relief for sore muscles and joints.
2. Technology - The technology industry can utilize robotics and artificial intelligence to develop innovative therapeutic devices, to allow consumers to experience the benefits of massaging robots in a convenient and easy-to-use way.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality and leisure industry can leverage the rise of robotic massage therapists to offer consumers a unique and relaxing experience, providing customers with efficient and cost-effective massage services using intelligent massaging robots.
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