{"id":9324,"date":"2024-08-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/?p=9324"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:06:36","slug":"scanning-function-in-massage-chairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/blog\/knowledge\/scanning-function-in-massage-chairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Scanning function in massage chairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although body scanning in massage chairs is extremely common, there are still many questions surrounding this subject. What exactly is body scanning in a massage chair and what does it look like? Why does the massage chair scan the body? Which parts of the body are scanned? Is it safe? How does the massage chair handle scanning when it comes to spinal defects? In today\u2019s article, we answer the most common questions asked by customers and dispel doubts about scanning in a massage chair.\u00a0<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Scanning systems and AI at massage chairs | Rest Lords Vlog\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aE_PvaK4EYw?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/restlords.com\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the massage chair scan the body and can this function be switched off?\u00a0<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scanning in the massage chair is designed to <strong>adapt the massage mechanism to the height and shape of the user\u2019s body<\/strong>. This allows the massage arms to move around the designated area in such a way that the massage in the massage chair is <strong>more precise<\/strong> and <strong>enjoyable<\/strong>, going exactly where it should and at the same time being <strong>safe<\/strong>. Importantly, this is an automatic function and <strong>there is no way to turn it completely off<\/strong>. This means that the massage chair will perform a scan every time you turn it on, regardless of <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/blog\/knowledge\/how-often-can-you-use-massage-chair\/\">how often you use it<\/a>. This is because a single massage chair can be used by multiple people, and even if you are the only one using it \u2013 your seating position may vary depending on the situation, for example, your body will be more or less against the back of the chair. However, if after scanning your body, you feel that the massage arms are at an inappropriate height, you have<strong> the option to adjust their position manually <\/strong>using the buttons on the remote control or control tablet. Some massage chair brands (including iRest and Massaggio) also allow you to <strong>skip the scanning stage <\/strong>and adjust the massage mechanism completely manually. We, however, do not recommend this, especially for beginners to massage chair use.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the massage chair scan the body?<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360.jpg\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360-1280x853.webp\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Scanning system - Brillactiq\" class=\"wp-image-22626\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/TN220913_0360-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, 100vw\"><\/picture><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scanning system is designed to follow <strong>the line of a spine<\/strong>. The user\u2019s spine is scanned by a special sensor that is activated before the selected massage programme begins. And although the name \u2018scanning\u2019 may bring to mind an X-ray of the body, it has nothing to do with the X-ray. In this case, it is the massaging arms that move along the spine checking its length and shape. <strong>The accuracy of the scan<\/strong>, however, <strong>depends on the sophistication of the massage chair<\/strong>. In more advanced models, starting with chairs with a 3D massage system, the scanning system follows the line of the spine and remembers its shape. As a result, the massage mechanism <strong>adapts to the natural shape of the spine<\/strong> \u2013 it works deeper at the lumbar section and moves away at the thoracic section. In basic chairs with a 2D system, scanning is usually limited to <strong>recognising the user\u2019s height<\/strong>, which in turn has a protective function. It ensures that the massage arms do not massage the head, but work only on the spinal section, stopping at neck level.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to improve the scanning efficiency?\u00a0<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is worth knowing that the effectiveness of scanning in a massage chair does not only depend on the level of sophistication of the individual models. Its accuracy can also be affected by the actions performed directly by the user. And here it should be noted that <strong>it is extremely important to sit properly in the massage chair<\/strong>. Any correcting, twisting or holding your head up can result in the spine not being scanned properly and, therefore, in a less accurate massage. To improve the effectiveness of the massage, you should therefore take the most comfortable position for yourself before you switch on the massage chair. <strong>Your body (including your head) must be pressed against the seat and backrest of the massage chair until the scan is complete<\/strong>, your arms and legs are in the designated areas, and the heels of your feet are pressed into the footrest (if the chair you are using has one). So once you have started the chair and selected your massage programme, remember <strong>not to move until the chair has scanned you<\/strong>. Rest assured, however, that this does not take long \u2013 usually <strong>a few tens of seconds<\/strong>, or even shorter on some models.\u00a0<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double scanning in the FUJIIRYOKI MASSAGE CHAIRS<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2.webp\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fujiiryoki JP4000 Scanning AI\" class=\"wp-image-31217\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2-1280x800.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2-980x613.jpg 980w, https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-fujiiryoki-jp4000-scan-ai-2-480x300.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we\u2019re on the subject of scanning, we couldn\u2019t leave out the most advanced scanning system available on the massage chair market \u2013 <strong>the double scanning <\/strong>available on the Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/fujiiryoki-jp4000\/\">Fujiiryoki JP4000<\/a>, and before that on the Fujiiryoki JP3000. The algorithm, developed in detail by Fujiiryoki\u2019s engineers, scans the line of the spine, collects information about the current muscle tension and then <strong>records as many as 8 key points for massage<\/strong>. As a result, the massage chair can appropriately adjust the strength of the massage arms to the level of muscle stiffness, and <strong>the massage precisely targets both superficial and deep muscles<\/strong>. Importantly, the massage intensity of the Fujiiryoki chair is adjusted in real time using an artificial intelligence algorithm (5D AI+). The JP3000 therefore \u2018senses\u2019 when your muscles need stronger pressure and when this pressure needs to be reduced.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal defects and scanning in the massage chair<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, even the most advanced scanning function will not (yet) be able to see spinal defects or degenerative changes. As we mentioned in one of our articles, with all kinds of spinal disorders it is worth opting for a massage session with a specialist. This is because <strong>only a human is able to assess the actual condition of the spine and adjust the appropriate therapeutic massage to it.<\/strong> So it is always advisable, if in doubt, to consult a doctor or specialist before having a massage in the chair. They will answer any questions you may have.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, scanning is an extremely useful function in massage chairs. It ensures that the massage is better adapted to your body and significantly affects its effectiveness. The accuracy of scanning, on the other hand, depends mainly on the level of sophistication of the massage chair \u2013 the more developed the model, the greater the precision of scanning. We hope that we have dispelled any doubts you may have about scanning, but if you would like to find out more about it, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to answer your questions and advise you on choosing the right massage chair.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-divi-layout\">[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_toggle title=\u201dTranscript\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.19.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201d897d99b7-cea5-42a6-91da-1a39f470ae75\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<p><strong>Paul, can a massage chair scan your body?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Massage chairs can scan your back, but primarily the shape of your spine, not the whole body.<\/p>\n<p>Superior models have a scanning system, which is designed to follow the S shape of the spine. The results of the scan moves the mechanism closer to the spine in the lumbar region and at chest level it moves the opposite way. Then it will give a consistent pressure along the whole length of the spine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So is it like an X-ray machine?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It works in a different way and it\u2019s safer. Accuracy depends on how advanced the model is. In basic models, the scanning system is limited to recognising the height of the user. It is important that the head is not massaged and so the mechanism stops at neck level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it recognise a scoliosis of the spine?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately not, any degenerative changes will not be accurately identified, and as I have previously mentioned, this is a part of therapeutic massage and is not really appropriate for a massage chair.<\/p>\n<p>During scanning, an advanced massage chair can recognise back muscle stiffness and adjust its strength accordingly. This is done by specific motors within the massage mechanism, which measure the tightness of a muscle and determine how much energy is needed to work through it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ok., but will it know when a particular tension is released?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will feel it and then you can change the technique or programme. During a single massage session, high-end massage chairs use an AI algorithm which recognise the best possible adjustment of the massage intensity, in real time, based on the actual muscle tension detected by the chair.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, artificial intelligence used in massage chairs scanning systems is a premium function and its use will definitely increase in next generation models.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scanning is a function that comes into play even before the massage starts. The following text explains what it does exactly and what its advantages are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":9325,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you read the descriptions of various massage chair models, you'll notice that some of them feature the scanning technology. When the chair is activated, and just before the massage starts, the massaging arms automatically scan the line of the spine and memorise its shape. In the video below, Pawe\u0142 talks about what exactly scanning involves and explains how it can vary from chair to chair.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aE_PvaK4EYw\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/aE_PvaK4EYw\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How does the massage chair scan the body?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whenever a massage programme is started, a special sensor automatically scans the spine. However, the accuracy of the scan depends on the sophistication of the technology used in the massage chair. In more advanced models, the scanning system follows the line of the spine and memorises its shape. This allows the massage mechanism to adapt to the natural shape of the spine - it runs closer to the spine at the lumbar region and moves away from it at the chest. In basic models, on the other hand, scanning is most often limited to detecting the user's height. And this, in turn, means that the arms don't massage the head and work only along the spinal section, stopping at the neck. It's also important to highlight that it's crucial to sit and fit properly in the massage chair. Any posture correction or holding the head up can result in the spine not being scanned properly, and consequently a less accurate massage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Innovative scanning using artificial intelligence<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At this point, it's worth drawing attention to the most advanced scanning solution available on the massage chair market. Used in the Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/fujiiryoki-jp2000\/\">Fujiiryoki JP2000<\/a> model, scanning is combined with artificial intelligence to mimic hand movements even better and provide a perfectly tailored massage. The algorithm, thoroughly developed by Fujiiryoki's engineers, scans the line of the spine while collecting information about current muscle tension. This allows the massage chair to detect and recognise the degree of muscle stiffness and then adjust the pressure accordingly. Then, using artificial intelligence, the chair adjusts the intensity of the massage in real time. We have already written more about artificial intelligence in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence-algorithm-in-the-massage-chair\/\">Artificial intelligence algorithm (5D AI) in the massage chair<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Spinal defects and the effects of scanning<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, even the most sophisticated scanning functionality hasn't been able (as of yet) to distinguish between spinal defects or degenerative changes. As we have previously mentioned in one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/armchair-spine-massage\/\">articles<\/a>, in case of any kind of spinal disorder, it's advisable to opt for a session with a specialist. Only a human being is able to assess the condition of the spine and recommend a suitable therapeutic massage. Therefore, it's always advisable to consult a doctor or therapist before massage if you have any doubts regarding the use of a massage chair.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you see, scanning is one of the most important features of high-end massage chairs. It makes the massage more adapted to our body and thus more effective. If you have any questions after reading, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-knowledge"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9324"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9324\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}