Massage Chair Parts
In order to simulate a full-body massage delivered by human hands, massage chairs rely on a combination of motors, gears, levers, rollers and advanced electronics.
Motors
The simplest massage chair models use motors that produce steady vibrations, similar to the motors found in smartphones. The motors are attached to weighted wheels with unbalanced centers of gravity. Therefore, when a wheel spins, it wobbles, creating a vibration.
Rollers
More advanced massage chairs use rubber rollers to...