Are there any machines that can assist you in doing the splits?

Hi I'm 16 years old, I've just started training for the splits its been around a week since I started. I was just wondering if there is any machines that could assist you in the splits. Is there any machines that could rotate your legs until you can do the splits? I've seen that film "kickboxing" starring Jean Claude Vandamm in this film, his trainer uses two ropes and pulls his legs so his legs can stretch even more. Is there any type of machines that could assist you to do the splits?