Believe it or not thousands of men are willing to part with $6,500 to get the Rolls Royse of love dolls from Real Dolls which had $2 million in sales last year. Some men have websites dedicated to their love dolls and consider it a legitimate lifestyle choice.
This as artificial intelligence researcher David Levy at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands predicts that there will be Human – Robot Marriage by 2050 “I now pronounce you man and machine, you may kiss the interface.†Sure why not?
Salon.com noted, "Like many born in the sun sign Cancer, Sidore is a homebody, but then, she couldn't leave the comfort of the bed she shares with Davecat even if she wanted to because Sidore is a 100-pound solid silicone Real Doll. Go ahead. Flinch at the notion of a man having sex with an imitation woman and classify him: lonely loser. Pathological creep. Misogynist... Sicko. True enough, some men who have sex with Real Dolls are creepy, the kind of guys you wouldn't want to be alone with. But not all. Many are simply lonely -- some tragically so."
In our fake intimacy category, you'll also want to check out this (potentially) less naughty innovation:
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Rise of Real Dolls
- Opportunity for companies to develop high-quality, customizable love dolls that cater to the needs and preferences of customers.
- Human-robot Relationships
- Potential for the development of AI-driven robots that can provide emotional companionship and even lead to marriage.
- Acceptance of Alternative Intimate Lifestyles
- Opportunity for businesses to cater to the needs of individuals who choose alternative forms of intimacy, such as relationships with love dolls.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sex Doll Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the creation of technologically advanced and realistic love dolls that enhance the user experience.
- Artificial Intelligence Industry
- Potential for AI researchers and developers to create advanced emotional intelligence in robots, revolutionizing human-robot relationships.
- Online Retail Industry
- Opportunity for online retailers to cater to the needs of individuals seeking alternative intimate products, providing a discreet and accessible shopping experience.
