Race to create the best sex robot
These robots are powering a multi-million dollar industry. Picture: Supplied
YOU’RE about to get kicked out of bed for a robot.
At least that’s what several keen entrepreneurs are hoping, because when they do replace us — they’ll be stinking rich.
Lumi Dolls are available for use in a sex doll brothel in Barcelona. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
Worth an estimated $A3.9 million, the sex robot industry is fertile ground for companies who want to build the “sexiest” contender.
With functioning G-spots and the ability to talk, companies hope that customers will pay up to $20.7 million for their personal love machine.
Take brunette Samantha, who is packed with sensors and wants to be touched “all the time”.
Samantha sits with maker Sergi Santos. Picture: RuptlySource:Supplied
The Silicon fembot can feel a human’s touch — and even has a G-spot — and speaks up when aroused, her maker has claimed.
There’s also RealDoll’s creation Harmony, who is programmed to be charming and witty, is “prone to falling in love with you” and will “say things you don’t expect”.
Control freaks can manipulate her moods and settings using an app.
And if you’re not into knocking boots with cold, hard, plastic, you can install a pulse for a more familiar feeling.
Harmony will be the first sex robot to go on sale. Picture: Abyss RealDollSource:Supplied
The company, based in California, has been making dolls since 1996 and claims to ship to every country in the world.
Its range of standard dolls start at £5,000 ($A8600) and spiral up to £10,000 ($A17,000) for customised versions.
You can choose from 18 female body types, and two male.
But the artificially intelligent model, which is set to go on sale this year, will star at £12,000 ($A21,000).
Harmony’s soon-to-be other halves are encouraged to download a personality app before she arrives on their doorstep.
Using this app, they can choose settings including “kind”, “sexual”, “shy”, or “brainy”.
But RealDolls has other competition.
Harmony prototypes published on Real Doll’s Instagram. Picture: Instagram.Source:Instagram
It may have the hardware expertise, but an AI researcher at a computer research facility Bell Labs has been working on his own robotic companions.
He started designing cyborgs after losing a friend to the 9/11 attacks and watching his dad lose mobility after suffering a stroke.
In 2010 he presented “Roxxxy”, wearing a thong and fishnet stockings, to an adult sex conference in Las Vegas.
Sadly, it’s not clear when Roxxxy will be up for grabs, as little has been seen of her since.
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