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Shenzhen-based Starpery Technology is developing a next-generation sex doll that can interact vocally and physically with users, with prototypes expected by August 2024.
The new AI-powered sex dolls will focus on emotional connection and be equipped with sensors to enhance user experience, reacting with both movements and speech.
Despite being a largely conservative society, China has emerged as the largest market for sex dolls, surpassing the combined sales of the US, Japan, and Germany.
Other Chinese manufacturers, such as WMdoll and EXdoll, are also integrating AI into their sex doll products.
The development of AI-driven sex robots raises ethical concerns, including the potential erosion of genuine human connections and the reinforcement of harmful attitudes regarding consent and gender stereotypes.
Chinese sex doll manufacturers are taking a step forward in their products by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to create interactive and emotionally engaging companions.
Shenzhen-based Starpery Technology is at the forefront of this development, working on an AI-driven language model to enhance its sex dolls, with prototypes expected to hit the shelves by August 2024.
According to Evan Lee, CEO of Starpery Technology, the company is developing a next-generation sex doll that can interact vocally and physically with users.
These AI-powered sexbots will be available in both male and female forms, focusing on establishing an emotional connection with their users.
The new dolls will be equipped with sensors and AI models that enable them to react with both movements and speech, significantly enhancing the user experience compared to traditional sex dolls.
The development of these advanced sex dolls comes with its share of challenges. Lee acknowledges that achieving realistic human interaction remains a technological hurdle, as creating interactive responses involves complex model development by specialized software companies.
Despite these difficulties, Starpery Technology is determined to bring their AI-powered sexbots to the market.
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Ddespite being a largely conservative society, China has emerged as the largest market for sex dolls, surpassing the combined sales of the United States, Japan, and Germany.
Lee attributes this to the purchasing power in major Chinese cities, which often exceeds that of many European countries. He also notes that the Chinese market is open-minded, although aesthetically different from the European market.
Starpery Technology is not alone in this endeavor. Other Chinese sex doll manufacturers, such as WMdoll in Zhongshan and EXdoll in Dalian, are also integrating AI technology into their products, signaling a growing trend in the industry.
The development of AI-powered sexbots has not been without criticism. Some argue that the increasing reliance on AI companions for sexual and emotional fulfillment might lead to a decline in genuine human connections, affecting users’ ability to form healthy relationships with real people.
There are also concerns that these advanced sex dolls could blur ethical boundaries and reinforce harmful attitudes regarding consent and negative gender stereotypes.
The rapid development of AI-driven sex robots has outpaced existing legal and regulatory frameworks, creating a legal grey area concerning their use, ownership, and the responsibilities of manufacturers and users.
Despite these concerns, Starpery Technology has ambitious plans for the future. Beyond sex dolls, the company aims to develop robots capable of performing household chores, assisting people with disabilities, and providing aged care.
By 2025, they plan to launch their first “smart service robot,” with the goal of having these robots protect people from hazardous jobs by 2030.
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