Singapore's first robot masseuse 'Emma' begins work

A robot masseuse specializing in back and knee massages has started work in Singapore today. Named Emma, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, it mimics the human palm and thumb to replicate therapeutic massages such as shiatsu and physiotherapy. The company's technology aims to address workforce shortages and challenges with quality consistency in the healthcare industry. Emma massaging a patient autonomously on the left while physician Calista Lim treats another patient on the right. Emma, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, specializes in back and knee massages, mimicking the human palm and thumb to replicate therapeutic massages such as shiatsu and physiotherapy.