SWNS:South West News Service This sex robot has been branded the Bugatti Veyron of virtual reality
What are sex robots?
Robots already build our cars, clean our houses and make our food – now manufacturers are on the verge of offering life-like, moving dolls for “private fun”.
Sex robots are essentially realistic dolls that have sophisticated movements that closely mimic humans so that they can romp.
Prof Noel Sharkey, chairman of the Foundation for Responsible Robotics, said guilt-free threesomes was just one of the potential uses for sex robots.
Others include “teledildonics” – wireless technology which allows a person to stimulate their partner remotely.
Sex bots are expected to be hyper-realistic with features such as built-in heaters to create the feeling of body warmth.
They will also have sensors to react to your touch.
One company is even developing a head that can speak, smile and sing for its robot sex dolls, while sex doll Harmony is the first to offer an "emotional connection".
Experts say these specialised robots will start to appear in ordinary homes in the next decade, as lonely humans look for love.
