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If a guy is really happier with a robot than a real woman for a relationship, and not just as a sex toy, he's probably not going to be missed as a dating partner, anyway.
It seems to me that there are more than a few people on here assuming that women believe any man is better than no man at all. It might be true for some of us, but not most.
If a guy is really happier with a robot than a real woman for a relationship, and not just as a sex toy, he's probably not going to be missed as a dating partner, anyway.
It seems to me that there are more than a few people on here assuming that women believe any man is better than no man at all. It might be true for some of us, but not most.
Conversely, many women we men encounter are less lifelike than robots. So it evens out.
Conversely, many women we men encounter are less lifelike than robots. So it evens out.
I know you are kind of kidding around with me, but would you mind explaining how?
FWIW, I am sure there are women who have a similar attitude towards men, and would be happier with an android, but they haven't made much of an appearance here, other than my shameful and forbidden lust for Data.
If a guy is really happier with a robot than a real woman for a relationship, and not just as a sex toy, he's probably not going to be missed as a dating partner, anyway.
It seems to me that there are more than a few people on here assuming that women believe any man is better than no man at all. It might be true for some of us, but not most.
If you can't tell the difference then it wouldn't matter.
As far as men and women settling? Most everyone does. We all know couples who jump into a relationship with the next person they meet.
Which is why my initial thought was "robot prostitution" (i.e., rental/leasing). And once the tech is well-established and mass production kicks in, sexbots could become affordable for middle class - especially if the AI is generalizable enough to handle simple domestic chores ("Making a sandwich" has been a popular wish-list item in this thread )
I'm also not convinced that those who can afford it "don't need it". Well...Okay, they don't need it, but some will probably want it. Maybe enough for a small but viable market?
As for the impact, the "sexbot" aspect might not be as revolutionary as the basic AI/robotics aspects, but when combined with the AI/robotics, I strongly suspect that the additional "anatomical correctness" will have a fairly significant impact of its own. I predict that we will start to see the early signs of this impact within the next 5 years (or maybe even as soon as 2 years?).
Rental/leasing ... I don't know. There's a strong ick factor working against it, don't you think? Affordable for middle class? If someone is ready to give up buying a new car and decide to keep driving the old one, probably. I don't see these prices going down much any time soon.
Now about small but viable market among the well-to-do fetishist group. OK; I can give you that. You might be onto something there. They may even have club or clubs where they'll exchange "experiences", but not the robots.
On the other hand, the humanoid robots used for other purposes - to help the sick or disabled or run errands for the elderly. Now, there may be a bigger market. There also may also be less ick factor in rental/leasing solutions.
Harmony can move its lips and eyes, turn its neck, and mimic various human expressions. More importantly, it’s connected to a mobile app through which users can program its personality and choose how much to dial up 18 different traits, including being “kind,” “intellectual,” “shy,” “jealous,” and “adventurous.” Harmony’s AI also lets it converse with users and learn about their quirks and interests. Its mood even shifts depending on whether or not it's treated well.
[...] RealDoll is taking pre-orders for Harmony and hopes to start building the first round late this year. The highest-end models of Harmony will have a vision system that allows them to recognize faces and objects, read expressions, and follow people with their eyes. This advanced version will cost around $10,000 (versions without this technology may be closer to $5,000).
Okay, that's a little creepy.
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