WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada (CNN) -- To some men, she might seem like the perfect woman: She's a willowy 5 feet 7 and 120 pounds. She'll chat with you endlessly about your interests. And she'll have sex whenever you please -- as long as her battery doesn't run out. Meet Roxxxy, who may be the world's most sophisticated talking female sex robot. For $7,000, she's all yours. "She doesn't vacuum or cook, but she does almost everything else," said her inventor, Douglas Hines, who unveiled Roxxxy last month at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lifelike dolls, artificial sex organs and sex-chat phone lines have been keeping the lonely company for decades. But Roxxxy takes virtual companionship to a new level. Powered by a computer under her soft silicone "skin," she employs voice-recognition and speech-synthesis software to answer questions and carry on conversations. She even comes loaded with five distinct "personalities," from Frigid Farrah to Wild Wendy, that can be programmed to suit customers' preferences. "There's a tremendous need for this kind of product," said Hines, a computer scientist and former Bell Labs engineer. Roxxxy won't be available for delivery for several months, but Hines is taking pre-orders through his Web site, TrueCompanion.com, where thousands of men have signed up. "They're like, 'I can't wait to meet her,' " Hines said. "It's almost like the anticipation of a first date." Women have inquired about ordering a sex robot, too. Hines says a female sex therapist even contacted him about buying one for her patients. Roxxxy has been like catnip to talk-show hosts since her debut at AEE, the largest porn-industry convention in the country. In a recent monologue, Jay Leno expressed amazement that a sex robot could carry on lifelike conversations and express realistic emotions. "Luckily, guys," he joked, "there's a button that turns that off." Curious conventioneers packed Hines' AEE booth last month in Las Vegas, asking questions and stroking Roxxxy's skin as she sat on a couch in a black negligee. "Roxxxy generated a lot of buzz at AEE," said Grace Lee, spokeswoman for the porn-industry convention. "The prevailing sentiment of everyone I talked to about Roxxxy is 'version 1.0,' but people were fascinated by the concept, and it caused them to rethink the possibilities of 'sex toys.' " Hines, a self-professed happily married man from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, says he spent more than three years developing the robot after trying to find a marketable application for his artificial-intelligence technology. Roxxxy's body is made from hypoallergenic silicone -- the kind of stuff in prosthetic limbs -- molded over a rigid skeleton. She cannot move on her own but can be contorted into almost any natural position. To create her shape, a female model spent a week posing for a series of molds. The robot runs on a self-contained battery that lasts about three hours on one charge, Hines says. Customers can recharge Roxxxy with an electrical cord that plugs into her back. A motor in her chest pumps heated air through a tube that winds through the robot's body, which Hines says keeps her warm to the touch. Roxxxy also has sensors in her hands and genital areas -- yes, she is anatomically correct -- that will trigger vocal responses from her when touched. She even shudders to simulate orgasm. When someone speaks to Roxxxy, her computer converts the words to text and then uses pattern-recognition software to match them against a database containing hundreds of appropriate responses. The robot then answers aloud -- her prerecorded "voice" is supplied by an unnamed radio host -- through a loudspeaker hidden under her wig. "Everything you say to her is processed. It's very near real time, almost without delay," Hines said of the dynamics of human-Roxxxy conversation. "To make it as realistic as possible, she has different dialogue at different times. She talks in her sleep. She even snores." (The snoring feature can be turned off, he says.) Roxxxy understands and speaks only English for now, but Hines' True Companion company is developing Japanese and Spanish versions. For an extra fee, he'll also record customizable dialogue and phrases for each client, which means Roxxxy could talk to you about NASCAR, say, or the intricacies of politics in the Middle East. Hines believes that Roxxxy is a step above other love dolls -- the similar but mute RealDoll costs about $5,500 -- because her conversational abilities provide something close to emotional companionship. His customer base? Shy, awkward or older men who "have trouble meeting girls," he says. In an industry known for pushing the technological envelope, observers are curious about how Roxxxy will fare in the marketplace. "Is this a viable product? Yes," said Sherri Shaulis, an editor at Adult Video News, a trade magazine for the pornographic industry. "There's a market for it. Granted, it's a very small market." Maybe not. TrueCompanion claims that more than 4,000 men have placed pre-orders for Roxxxy robots, and another 20,000 or so have requested information about the product. "There's really nothing like this on the market," said Hines, who speaks of his unique creation with what seems like genuine affection. "Whenever she's out in public, everyone wants to talk to her and pose for pictures. It's so cute." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 She looks like she just did a few lines :ols::ols: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 There was a thread on this, and the pic of this Sex-Bot is just as ugly as the one posted in the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 When I first saw the thread, I thought the Mustang Ranch in Nevada was offering an All You Can "Eat" Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin56 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 When I first saw the thread, I thought the Mustang Ranch in Nevada was offering an All You Can "Eat" Special. It wouldn't cost you much more for that type of "special" treatment out there; however, it would probably be at the Chicken Ranch . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 When I first saw the thread, I thought the Mustang Ranch in Nevada was offering an All You Can "Eat" Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm not sure "sex" is the right word here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Insanley creepy! Not just the thing behind it but also the doll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Insanley creepy! Not just the thing behind it but also the doll. So true. I've seen inflatable love dolls more attractive than that. Seen them, not used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 heh kind of looks like Catherine Tate LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 OK, I've seen that BBC show where they had some dude with his real doll (or real dollS?) and this particular model seems far less attractive than the ones I've seen, WTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubstix Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It wouldn't cost you much more for that type of "special" treatment out there; however, it would probably be at the Chicken Ranch . . . Oh it does out in Vegas. I saw a menu from someone who stopped in to grab a menu. Be prepared to pay 1g to get a measly spankin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 The dolls name should be butterface. Also, I find that pic pretty sad. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I posted some pics in the other thread from realdoll.com (nsfw), and some of those ladies are smoking hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 The dolls name should be butterface.Also, I find that pic pretty sad. Really. How about this model ? Would you hit it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh it does out in Vegas. I saw a menu from someone who stopped in to grab a menu. Be prepared to pay 1g to get a measly spankin. I'm telling you, if the rest of the country just did what was right and legalized it (with provisions for testing) you would see that price drop. I'm not saying I would partake, only that we know you degenerates would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 If I had to close my eyes and imagine the guy who invented this, it would look exactly like this guy. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 When you start ****ing random things like dolls and what have you... something is wrong with you. It's time to figure your life out or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 When you start ****ing random things like dolls and what have you... something is wrong with you. It's time to figure your life out or something. Maybe whoever buys one doesnt want to hear any **** from a real woman? She'll take it how ever he gives it to her..and doesnt have to take out the trash when she starts flapping her lips (no pun intended heh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 How about this model ?Would you hit it ? Maybe if I was a neanderthal, check out the cranium and jaw on that thing. Ugh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggins77 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Holy ****ing ****!!!!!!!!! This is the first cylon model! We are all doomed!!!!!! Yes, I'm a Battlestar Galactica geek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
“Misdirection” Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 How about this model ?Would you hit it ? Is this the Lady Gaga model? If so and they're making celebrity ones can I get a Rihanna model and channel my inner Chris Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Is this the Lady Gaga model? I was about to ask why they are promoting a drag queen sex doll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 blowup dolls and now robots... I will never understand this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I don't get the market for this product at all. Thankfully, I suppose. I would masturbate daily if I had to, before I would invest in some freaky crap like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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