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http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/01/09/nsfw-true-companion-debuts-sex-robot-roxxxy/
Men have often dreamed it, but it hasn’t become a reality until today: the sex robot. The technology was developed by Douglas Hines of True Companion, an electrical engineer and computer scientist who formerly worked in the artificial intelligence lab at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Roxxxy, the sexy bot, is a completely anatomically correct and customizable companion (from features to hair color) that exhibits different personalities and responds to touch.
Depending on your mood, you can assign the robot different personalities such as Frigid Farrah or Mature Martha, who will respond differently based on the personality you choose. For example, if you hold Mature Martha’s hand, she may say “I love holding hands,” whereas if you touch Frigid Farrah she may say “What are you going to do with that hand?”
The coolest part about the robot is that you can build your own custom personality based on your preference or tweak an existing personality. Once you develop a personality you really like, members can share it with friends on True Companion’s website. The website sync also makes the robot compatible for updates and new features or sexy quirks such as a robot that responds to a S&M safety word. More like a social networking site, True Companion’s site will have a monthly fee.
The 2 1/2 year project was estimated to cost around 1 million dollars and the robot itself will cost from $7,000 to $9,000 depending on the level of customization you choose. New robots are in the works that will build upon this internal computing model and incorporate more movement. The male version, Rocky, available as a gay robot or a heterosexual robot is currently being developed.
True Companion claims that the robot isn’t solely used for sex but is rather a life partner or mate for those who can’t find or don’t want the real thing. According to True Companion’s Web site, she “can carry on a discussion and expresses her love to you and be your loving friend. She can talk to you, listen to you and feel your touch.” Well, Roxxxy certainly won’t make you put the seat down.
Yep, we're getting sexbots. (I know this is like two weeks old but since nobody posted it...) |
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What the F***?
This is just plain stupid on so many levels! 
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Like I said long ago, something similar to how Chobits was is not far off. If nothing else, Japan will engineer it when others fail to.
And for those that think it is stupid, while that might be likely, others apparently don't feel the same way or else such a thing wouldn't have been made in the first place. It gives the sense that people would rather stay locked away in their own houses then actually get outside and...you know...meet people. Age of convenience does that.
And Japan's probably the best example of locked up, especially the guys from what I can tell; looking at it from their perspective, such a thing would probably be one of the best things a hikikomori could hear.
Course, if you think this is bad now, wait 50 years to when it's accepted behavior if it isn't already. I feel sorry for women if it comes down to it since, if you take Chobit logic into account, such things were made for the intent of 'surpassing' what a woman could do anyways. Course, they could do it to guys too...but something tells me that it'll probably be a higher market for the female production of something like this rather than male (and I think most can assume that as well). |
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Originally posted by midori no kaze
This is just plain stupid on so many levels!
And millions of people will love this!
Personally, I would never get one of these things. I would much rather be a sweetheart and find myself a real girl. ____________________ __________________________________
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I'm betting dollars to donuts that the guy who wanted to do me will ultimately buy one of these things once he realizes he's too creepy for anyone.
So in the end, it keeps the creepy men away while the cool people who actually have a brain procreate. I'm gonna call this a win.
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Actually, I think it's the other way around, the guys with little to no self esteem will get these sort of things me thinks. :<
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| Posted on 01-24-10 10:01:08 PM (last edited by FieryIce at 01-24-10 07:02 PM) |
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Indeed, people with some serious problems will be distracted by this, won't reproduce and evolution will take us to a brighter tomorrow. This is indeed, a "win".
Also, as the article states, there will also be a male version so girls with similar social problems won't be left out. |
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It looks like it came straight from Uncanny Valley. 
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Won't be long before Japan gets that perfected and then eventually finds a way to pull a brain out of a human and put it into one of those out of vanity self-suffering.
That'll be on the agenda for 2020. |
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Finally, an even uglier looking Realdoll with servos inside! My dream girl 
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Originally posted by Hiryuu
Won't be long before Japan gets that perfected and then eventually finds a way to pull a brain out of a human and put it into one of those out of vanity self-suffering.
That'll be on the agenda for 2020.
2020
SCREW THE MOON, SCREW A ROBOT!
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* Shadic vomits*
Still totally uncanny valley. And will be for quite a while, I think.  ____________________ |
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Originally posted by Shadic
*Shadic vomits*
Still totally uncanny valley. And will be for quite a while, I think.
I would hope so too.
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Originally posted by Hiryuu
Then again, if people are already getting married to characters out of a DS...
The Japanese are a special exception. Their culture is fucked...Erm. Maybe that's not a good word for it, because they're not doing that.
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Originally posted by Shadic
The Japanese are a special exception. Their culture is fucked...Erm. Maybe that's not a good word for it, because they're not doing that.
Sure are good in the entertainment industry, though.
Hey, remember who it was that fucked it in the first place? :smugdra:
Anyhow, I know there is a market for this sort of thing and such... but I still find it highly stupid.
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If it provides a safe outlet for things that could end up expressed as rape or harassment otherwise, I can't really complain.
I wouldn't use one, but I'm not going to act like they're going to cause the end of the world. |
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Originally posted by Skreeny
If it provides a safe outlet for things that could end up expressed as rape or harassment otherwise, I can't really complain.
I wouldn't use one, but I'm not going to act like they're going to cause the end of the world.
I can think of another safe alternative that does not literally kill your wallet.
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