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The era of AI is upon us, and all kinds of industries are thinking of how to incorporate it into their business. A “smart” salon recently opened in Kaohsiung, employing machines that simulate an in-person hair wash. Customers can get their hair shampooed and conditioned while also enjoying a full-body massage, all compliments of the robotic staff. The owner recently invited some local seniors to try it firsthand.

Seniors lie on rows of massage beds in this roomy and comfortable salon. But these aren’t your typical massagers. There are also staff helping them put on towels and earplugs before checking the water temperature. The contraption these seniors are trying out today are new “smart” hair washers.

Salon owner
We’ve tested it on people of all ages, including children 3 years old and pregnant women. Everyone has tried it. Especially seniors. For older folks, it’s harder to bend over.

The owner extended invitations to seniors in the area to come try out the machines. They emulate a classic hair wash, helping customers wash and condition their hair while simultaneously giving a full-body massage. The entire thing takes about 20 minutes. The testers all found it incredibly comfortable.

Tester
It’s great! I just hurt my waist. A little massage is good. I can stand a bit straighter now. It’s not bad. Really.

Tester
Our borough chief is amazing. He really cares about us old folks. At the first opportunity, he brought us to try out the newest AI.

Lin Chih-tien
Lingya District borough chief
The owner invited the local residents to come try it out. It could also be a form of public service, helping out these older folks. It can show them that if there’s no one around in the future, things like this might flourish. Without anyone there, they can go by themselves and wash their own hair.

With the advent of the AI era, “smart” machines like these are becoming more and more common. With a fully automated process, it saves on personnel costs. The customers might have to dry their own hair, but for this price, it might catch on.

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