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Many universities and countries—Japan especially—have been working in the field of robotics. More specifically they’ve been working on producing robots that mimic human expression and actions (see www.roboticspot.com/en/spot/vernot.shtml as an example). The penultimate (or nearly so) is the “Actroid” (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actroid) that is a human size, robotic “doll” that can mimic human facial expressions. Now on a completely different, but related subject, there’ve been sex dolls. These aren’t the blow-up kind you find in adult book stores. These are the cast polymer, human-configured dolls running upwards of $1,300 or more (see www.realdoll.com and dir.salon.com/story/mwt/f...index.html). (BTW, they make them in “guy” shapes too.) There is, and always has been, a convergence between the two and having a real live sex robot—one that will look “right” (after all, a lot of the turn-on process is in the mind and the visual process), and will respond emotionally (and I guess there are “right” emotions too—like not saying, “Not tonight dear, I have a headache”) to enhance the sexual experience. This is, after all, a popular film and story theme.
OK, with that said, it’s time to …thrust… to the heart of this piece. With the possibility of achieving a real sex robot within our lifetime, and given that you do win the lottery to pay for it, what would YOU like to see in a sex robot? Would anatomical features—big boobs, a 12-inch dick, a heart-shaped ass, 6-pack abs, whatever—be important? If so, what? And if you would, why? Would emotional responses—walks on the beach, romantic dinners, serving you your pretzels and beer while kneeling naked before you, etc.—be just as important? If so, what and why again? Also with “moves”—that little ‘wiggle’ at orgasm(?), smells, the way they moan, getting nipple rings ‘just for you’—the woulds, whats, and whys. Finally, does it need to be a physical device or would some sort of virtual reality or cybersuit kind of thing work?
The reason I’m posing this topic is that there are a lot of folk working on such devices right now. They break out roughly into “geeks” and “marketers”. The “geeks” (and I’m proud to call myself one) know how to build such devices, but often they suffer from ‘their own idea of good features’-ism syndrome (read, they don’t get too many dates). Rent the movie “Weird Science” to see what I mean. The “marketers” on the other hand tend to think more of “…yes it’s a turkey, but if I pitch it just right, I can make a million on it.” So it’s probably a good time for a grassroots effort. At least we’ll be able to get OUR say before it gets dictated to us.
What I’m asking for right now is for free-form responses—short or long, brief or detailed, silly or serious. (Group dynamicists will recognize this as the brainstorming process.) This will then help me to formulate a more detailed, penetrating, in-depth Phase II survey that will focus on specific features. You can respond to this by either e-mailing me directly (at UncleAbdul@gmail.com – and all such communications will be held confidential unless otherwise authorized) or in this forum.
So, are you game?
Unc’
OK, with that said, it’s time to …thrust… to the heart of this piece. With the possibility of achieving a real sex robot within our lifetime, and given that you do win the lottery to pay for it, what would YOU like to see in a sex robot? Would anatomical features—big boobs, a 12-inch dick, a heart-shaped ass, 6-pack abs, whatever—be important? If so, what? And if you would, why? Would emotional responses—walks on the beach, romantic dinners, serving you your pretzels and beer while kneeling naked before you, etc.—be just as important? If so, what and why again? Also with “moves”—that little ‘wiggle’ at orgasm(?), smells, the way they moan, getting nipple rings ‘just for you’—the woulds, whats, and whys. Finally, does it need to be a physical device or would some sort of virtual reality or cybersuit kind of thing work?
The reason I’m posing this topic is that there are a lot of folk working on such devices right now. They break out roughly into “geeks” and “marketers”. The “geeks” (and I’m proud to call myself one) know how to build such devices, but often they suffer from ‘their own idea of good features’-ism syndrome (read, they don’t get too many dates). Rent the movie “Weird Science” to see what I mean. The “marketers” on the other hand tend to think more of “…yes it’s a turkey, but if I pitch it just right, I can make a million on it.” So it’s probably a good time for a grassroots effort. At least we’ll be able to get OUR say before it gets dictated to us.
What I’m asking for right now is for free-form responses—short or long, brief or detailed, silly or serious. (Group dynamicists will recognize this as the brainstorming process.) This will then help me to formulate a more detailed, penetrating, in-depth Phase II survey that will focus on specific features. You can respond to this by either e-mailing me directly (at UncleAbdul@gmail.com – and all such communications will be held confidential unless otherwise authorized) or in this forum.
So, are you game?
Unc’
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Re: What would you want in a sex doll/robot?
Sat, February 9, 2008 - 5:02 PM50% of my libidinous reaction to an individual is scent. They're NEVER going to get a robot to smell right.
After that caveat I'd want a man-bot who recites poetry and erotica, and who is capable of surprising me. Don Juan meets Data.
I'd want a fem-bot who was a little more naughty and lascivious.
Both of them need to have an ass with curves damnit.
Hmmm, come to think of it a hermaphrodite sexbot wouldn't be a bad choice for me.
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I'd want it to go out
Sun, February 10, 2008 - 11:01 AM... and pick up prospective human partners for me. It could try them out and see if they have good hygiene, proper skills and needed endowments.
It could bring the good ones home and take care of the dusting and dishes and repairs while I play with the person... oh and it could be on call to bring more lube and damp washcloths and clean towels and warm the sex toys. I suppose it might be nice to have such a creature on hand when the human planned for a threesome, foursome, or moresome flaked out.
But, yeah, the Star Trek where they all get terminally horny and Tasha and Data fuck *is* one of my favorite episodes. How I wish the XXX-rated version existed. I'd do Data in a hot second, you betcha, but... well, he may be enabled for 57 different varieties of pleasuring right enough, but thing for a minute about how many episodes were plotted around him having some sort of malfunction.
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Re: What would you want in a sex doll/robot?
Sat, May 24, 2008 - 9:38 PMSome notions on my Ultimate Sex Android
(or in my case, Gynoid? How about terming them generically as “LustBots”):
First: some fantasy notions -- intriguing, but unlikely to happen in the next 10 years -- though I'd be happy to learn otherwise.
Realistic -- OK much better than typically realistic -- muscle tone, warmth, movement. Selectabe though, for those that are in a mood for the Reubens look and feel.
Better yet, physically morph-able. Able to change to statuesque (e.g. Mystique from X-men) one day, yet different (petite gymnast) tomorrow. Similarly, hair and complexion are also programmable. (And whatever mass is un-needed for today's version stores itself away as idle nanobots in a bin in the closet.) Should have a great, sultry voice (or voices) – multiple accents, too. And a great repertoire of songs to sing. OK, that should be easy – at least compared to physical morphing. My dream sex-android wouldn't have to be limited to human form: Why not a cat girl (puts a whole new meaning to “tail” in this context), or a creature with different, extra limbs, tentacles, breasts, etc.... "Elasti-girl+?" The possibilities are endless. What about a lust-bot with "electric-eel" skin (and/or mucous membranes?)
Strong: Able to move, dance, wiggle enticingly and wrestle in bed
Reactive: Not merely programmable, but able to understand speech, sense mood, excitement, infer what would please me at any given moment.... Able to take role-playing to the next level.
\ No inhibitions whatsoever (except for any I program in.) but by default, always acts in concert with my inhibitions – so as not to embarrass me when out and about.
On the other hand, some random behavior (within pre-specified limits) could really keep this interesting. So, I'd like my lustBot to have the ability to take some initiative. But nothing dangerous or painful -- unless you program for that – different strokes and all.... Maybe not always completely obedient, though: How about a lust-bot that sometimes pushes ones limits? (within pre-set boundaries, only.)
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Slightly more realistic ideas to strive for in the next ~10 years, under/close order of 25K (Why not ~~ price of a car? This is an investment in pleasure! Sure, I'd like it to be less, but designing/creating a really-worthwhile lustBot isn't likely to be cheap.)
Audio and visual are nice, but until VR extends to the *tactile* realm (and does a good job of it), I want something to touch -- and to touch me, and massage me, and tickle me..... And (very important!) scratch where it itches, and tell where that is, and how hard to scratch.
Realistic looking, feeling, sounding, and movement. (Though able to pass in public is unlikely to happen in this time frame, to say nothing of budget, damn....)
Programmable, computer controlled. Internet connect-able, ideally with open H/W and S/W. (Gives a different connotation to connecting to a port, doesn't it?)
Safe: I'd really *Hate* to be killed by a rebellious sex robot. So the three laws of robotics are a sine qua non.
As is computer security; I sure wouldn't want my lust-bot taken over by mal-ware!
More realistically, I'd hate to be killed or injured, or even have to worry about those issues when I'd rather have fun. So, proper design (control leakage currents; limit movements/forces that could injure a person.) IMHO, an aspect of this (if including electro-play) would be complete isolation from (elect ground) and the power grid – another reason for wireless.) Always receptive to a safe word/gesture. Monitors user's breathing and related vital signs if getting into electro or breath play.
Discretely controllable from a short distance. Ten meters would do (IMHO) for 90% of the cases I can think of (or would really care about.) How much bandwidth does a lustBot need? (WiFi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee? Place your bets....)
