Will sex with robots really be a normal phenomenon in a few years? according to artificial intelligence expert David Levy He believes that in about 30 years, sex technologies will have evolved to the point where humans will be able to have an intimate relationship with robots, and it is believed that even marriage between a human and a robot will be legalized. There are other experts who agree with him, which is not surprising given the rapid technological innovations in the field of sexuality.
The first advanced sex robot equipped with artificial intelligence was developed several years ago. Purchasing such a robot now requires a fairly thick wallet, but it is expected to change in the future. If demand increases, the price will fall. That there is a demand is proved by brothels where you can have fun with sex dolls and sex robots.
VIOLATION OF ETHICAL NORMS
Critics point to many ethical and philosophical dilemmas associated with the use of these robots. For example, there are robots specifically designed to resist making sexual contact feel like rape. Robots that look like children are also on sale. Opponents, such as Kathleen Richardson, a professor of robotics ethics, believe that the image of women as objects of lust is normalized precisely because sex robots are used. To prevent this and raise awareness of the risks of sex robots, Richardson founded the Campaign Against Sex Robots (CASR). This was discussed in the online event “Sex, Robots and Artificial Intimacy: Threats or the Next Best Thing?” during the Dutch Technology Week on 31 May. The recording of the lecture can be watched on Youtube –here.
ADVANTAGES OF SEX TECHNOLOGIES
The potential benefits of new sex technologies are said to be that they can serve as sex therapy for people who are seriously ill or disabled and therefore cannot meet a real partner. In addition, sex robots or other sex technologies can be useful for people who have sexual trauma or other sexual problems. Some authors have even suggested that child sex robots may be a way to change the desires and behavior of pedophile sex offenders. This is, of course, very controversial. Another potential benefit is that people who want to have sex with each other can do so remotely. This makes possible all kinds of relationships that are separated by a greater distance.
But one question remains unclear: will there be any human interaction in the future? Or will we gradually prefer sex robots? There are already people who prefer virtual sex, sex dolls, or robots over sex with people. It’s not hard to imagine that more and more people will choose sex robots as technology becomes available to a wider audience.
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
It should also be understood that robots undeniably provide easy access and convenience. A person no longer has to worry about the other’s consent or refusal to have sex. It comes with “unconditional love” that someone may not find in a relationship with another person. In addition, robots can be customized for their goals and programmed to meet each one’s unique desires. People can explore their sexual desires in a way that would not otherwise have been possible. In doing so, you do not have to worry about the consequences in the real world.
PARTNER SELECTION
However, there are still a number of human traits that are likely to never be repeated in a robot. Can robots evaluate us in the sense that we can evaluate each other? If not, then human sex with a robot does not have the same value as sex with another human being. And can robots really choose us as partners? If they can’t, the question is how robots can be partners at all. Partnership often involves negotiation, sacrifice, and common goals. It is not clear how a robot can be a real partner in negotiations, actually sacrificing something for us or sharing goals with us.
Proximity is one of the basic needs of human physical and emotional well-being. Due to the complexities of modern society, such as long-distance relationships or different lifestyle choices, we are often forced to meet our needs for touch and intimacy by artificial means. Here comes the use of different sex technologies.
However, in a world where technology is constantly evolving to be more human-centered, artificial sexual stimulation and accessories still lag far behind.
This difference between the emotional needs for sex and the solutions available leads us to the topic of this article, which will look at existing technologies for improving people’s sexual experiences.
Although human bodies are very different from each other, as is sexual desire, many stimulating toys and accessories are mechanical in nature with rather limited functions. In addition, they are only suitable for certain parts of the body and certain senses.
Sex involves our whole body, all our senses and emotional involvement.
There are many options that are not used in current sex technologies, from soft caresses to hair pulling. Artificial intelligence can be used to make erotic technologies more personal. By understanding people’s sexual desires, human-computer sexual interaction can be made “smart” and adapted to human needs.
SEX TECHNOLOGY
Sex technologies and activities are designed to enhance, innovate, and develop human sexuality and experience. Sex technologies can be everything – from sex toys to sex surveillance equipment, virtual reality pornography, and sex robots.
When it comes to human-computer interaction, sex technologies are rarely mentioned. According to research, the global sexual well-being market (which includes everything from condoms and lingerie to sex toys) is expected to reach $ 40 billion by 2025. This provides a good reason to discuss sex technologies and show how the principles of human-computer interaction can be used wisely in this area.
Let’s look at some existing technologies and some that are being researched.
There are many technologies available to enhance sexual pleasure; exercises related to performance improvement, monitoring, and playing games. Let’s divide them into the following categories:
Remote proximity
It has happened that we live in a very profitable era, where video calls cost almost nothing and audio calls and text messages reduce the problem of the most common forms of communication. To express romantic feelings, the best way to express yourself is through words and with visual materials.
Kiiro remote controlled sex toy
But romantic relationships also involve other important senses, such as touch, smell, and taste, which are often lacking in relationships that have a long physical distance between them. To solve some of these problems, ‘teledildonics’ is helping. The company Kiiroo made male and female genital wearable accessories that through the Internet are connected to mobile devices. The partner can run it from anywhere in the world. Company Vibease producing like vibrators for both men and women.
Intimacy is not limited to genitals, and some technology companies are trying to solve this problem by creating prototypes of real-time Internet kiss interfaces for mobile devices.
In turn, to reduce the longing for your partner, ‘ Pillowtalk’ provides a unique solution. Real-time heartbeats are collected and sent to your partner’s pillow wherever he is. ‘ The Teslasuit, on the other hand, is a full-body haptic that provides a virtual embrace through a special pull-back suit.
The ‘Pillowtalk’ device can be used while sleeping
Another experiment, ‘Durex Fundawear’, allows partners to control touches from a long distance using an app connected to underwear.
Virtual fantasy
Sexual dynamics in relationships are mostly controlled by social and cultural norms. It is difficult to find a safe place to realize your sexual fantasies and fulfill your desires. Thanks to technologies such as 3D modeling and advanced game engines such as ‘Unreal’ and ‘Unity’, virtual fantasy allows you to explore sexual fantasies in a safe and acceptable environment.
Celestial Bodies, pairs of VR experience
By pairing with Oculus and headphones, users can watch virtual reality sex movies. The installations of the New York Sex Museum, for example, give couples a special intimate experience through virtual reality. There are adult virtual worlds where you can create special customizable sexual environments and bodies, such as ‘3Dxchat’ and ‘Redlightcenter.com’.
Virtual reality experience in ‘3Dxchat’
As with other themed games, you can create an avatar (a similar image to yourself) and participate in various sexual activities and parties. These companies have also begun to integrate remote toys to make a variety of touches. Other VR games related to the topic of sex include virtual sex with other people, often providing all kinds of sexual choices and tastes. An example is ‘Chathouse3D’, which has no avatar restrictions – it includes all genders and sexual desires.
Virtual reality experience in ‘VR Canoe’
Some games have their own specialized characters, such as ‘VR Kanojo’. It uses HTC wire and controller to interact with the Japanese girl. Some games have a storyline, such as ‘PinkMotel VR’, and others are open to an experience that the user wants to design, such as ‘HoneySelect VR’. To add more dimension to virtual sex and make the experience more exciting, ‘SinVR’ includes science fiction, horror scenes, prison, vampires, and more.
Robotic lovers
Over time, Hollywood has portrayed what humanoids might look like. It was a long time ago, in 1973, that the idea was played out in the film ‘Westworld’. Later in the films ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) and ‘Ex Machina’ (2014). The concept and execution have evolved into a variation of a robot that is extremely similar to humans, both in voice and appearance, but its consciousness is replaced by artificial intelligence.
This also seems to be the main goal of sex doll developers. Sex doll manufacturers have been working on it for many years, but only a few variations of these toys are available on the market. Sex dolls are mostly marketed as favorites to talk to and touch to replace the needs of a real human partner. Their production is a very complex process, so many prototypes are still under development. Most dolls are not fully ‘mature’, but they try to achieve human-like communication with voice and eye movements and some facial expressions. They also have an anatomically correct skeletal structure, and some even have a circulatory system such as Roxxxy.
Sex doll Harmony
Among those currently available, the Harmony sex robot can have long conversations, ‘get’ orgasms and have adjustable eyes and skin color. Another doll that is similar to the one above is Samantha. It can interact with the owner and have a conversation. Most of the sex robots available are women and have the appearance of porn stars. The first male doll has a bionic penis created by RealDoll and is called Harry.
The appearance of sex dolls created a large number of people who wanted to use them in brothels in Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, and France. Users pay a certain amount per hour to engage in sexual processes with them.
Sex toys
Touching yourself for pleasure is one of the most common sexual experiences. People masturbate with their hands or tools designed to increase stimulation.
Enjoyment tools
Many vibrating devices are available to enhance your enjoyment. Many modern sex toys are connected to the remote control via Bluetooth and provide hands-free mode. The most popular examples are ‘Happyplaytime’ (a game for female masturbation), ‘LoveCrave’ (sex toys for women), and ‘OhMiBod’ (vibrators, which also have an app that monitors the frequency of orgasms). ‘Lovense’ is a prostate massage tool for men.
‘Lovense’ is also intended for male prostate massage
Exercise tools
OhMiBod Lovelife Krush, a keg exercise machine, improves sexual health with elements of the game. Nuelle Fiera, in turn, increases blood flow to the clitoris. In contrast, ‘SexFit’, a device with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, helps men achieve and maintain an erection and monitors their sexual performance with a function similar to a pedometer (pedometer). ‘KGoalBoost’ is a device for men to improve the pelvic floor muscles.
OhMiBod fitness product
Changing the human body
Cosmetic surgery is advanced enough that we can change the part of the body that we do not like to the desired shape, color or texture. It has progressed so far that it is possible to perform breast implants or vaginal narrowing, which undoubtedly satisfies women’s sexual pleasure. Genital modulation is associated with increased self-confidence and satisfaction with sex life. For a similar reason, men undergo penis enlargement and other genital surgeries.
Breast correction
Sex education using technology
Because much of our information comes from the use of technology, sex education is not lagging behind. There are a large number of sex technology apps like ‘ Amaze ‘ that create videos and educate people through social media channels like Instagram, Facebook, and so on. Apps related to colleges and schools, such as Reach Out Editions, are designed to prevent hooliganism and sexual abuse.
Roo AI sex chat
An interesting way of teaching sex education is real-life conversations, which are carried out by ‘Real Talk’. With privacy in mind, Roo is an AI chat robot for sexual health issues. Using state-of-the-art technologies such as virtual reality, Motherload promotes talking about sex education, focusing on the inclusion of the LGBTQ community.
Analysis of sexual activities
Sexual activity is a good determinant of our emotional and physical well-being. Technologies such as wearable genital devices or fitness tracking devices such as ‘FitBit’ are available to monitor and analyze these activities. There are other apps that help record your sexual activity and related information, such as partners and protections. Some of these apps are: ‘Nice Sex Tracker’, ‘My Sex Log’, ‘iBoogie’, and ‘Sex Keeper’.
