The lifestyle robotics company Aescape has raised $83 million from investors, including Valor Equity Partners and basketball player Kevin Love.WHO: New York City–based Aescape redefines the massage and wellness category through intelligent technology. Using advanced AI technology, the company is delivering the world's first fully automated, customizable massage experience for personalized wellness and recovery that mimic human touch. Collecting 1.1M+ data points through a body scan, Aescape’s fully automated, AI-driven massage table delivers targeted bodywork, adapting to user preference. Founded in 2017 by four-time entrepreneur Eric Litman, Aescape brings together expertise from industry-leading brands like Amazon, Apple, Fitbit, MakerBot, Uber, Peloton, Tonal, and more.WHY: The funding will be used to scale operations, expand geographically, and enter new markets including physical therapy, medical applications, and professional sports.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “Our first six months in the market focused on launching with strategic partners and introducing fully autonomous robotic massage to consumers, driving both high utilization and repeat usage rates,” stated Eric Litman, founder and CEO of Aescape. “With fresh capital, we’re doubling down on these goals, catapulting growth for both our business and our partners as we expand into hospitality, professional sports, fitness, and mainstream markets.” The company currently has 40 robot massage tables now in the market and expects to ship an additional 400 this year. “We think we’ve hit the sweet spot,” Litman added.