The movie, Surrogates is set in a futuristic world where humans live isolated from one another and interact through cyber-connected surrogate robots. It’s full of adept observations and social commentary, but most of all; it’s an eerie compilation of current behaviors that remove us from flesh and blood interaction, our natural looks and the aging process taken to their logical conclusions.
This cluster focuses on the innovations used to help us live our lives in a different form of reality whether it be altering ourselves, furthering fascination with the virtual world or faking emotions.
93 Reality Alternatives
88
Naughty Virtual World For Adults
Red Light Center
87
Celebrity Clones
My Heritage Facial Recognition Software Links You to Stars
86
Sex Robots
David Levy Says Artificial Intelligence Coming Soon (In Bed)
85
Plastic Beauty
Before and Afters of Stars Who Have Undergone Cosmetic Surgery
84
Interactive Wonderlands
Virtual Walkthrough of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
83
Cybersex Leads To Real Life Lawsuit
Second Life Hack Causes Controversy
82
Speedy Plastic Surgery Part III
Cheek Implants in 30 Minutes
81
Fake Intimacy 2
Virtual Love Partner Combines Physical Robot, Virtual Reality
80
Virtual Fitting Rooms
Intellifit Takes The Frustration Out Of Online Shopping
79
Virtual Kissing
Mentos Kiss Cam
78
Virtual Surgery Experimentations
MyBodyPart.com Performs Plastic Surgery Without The Knife
77
Virtual Compassion
Sharing Photos of Hurricane Ike
76
The Virtual Insanity Machine
Hallucinate Without Losing Your Mind
75
Cosmetic Surgery for Your Valentine
74
Virtual Rape and Cyber Assaults
Yes, The World is Messed Up
73
Fake A Prestigious Office
GetAVirtualOffice.com in Every Major City
72
Virtual Foreplay
Mutsugoto Enables Long-Distance Intimacy Via Digital Rings
71
Virtual Hairstyle Experiments
Interactive Site Lets You Try The Big Bang Look
70
Virtual World For Teens
Teen Second Life
69
Virtual Girlfriends
INBED: Never Sleep Alone
68
Schizophrenia Simulations
Officers Trained With Virtual Hallucinations
67
Cybersex
New Technology Makes it Better than the Real Thing?
66
Virtual Tours For Avatars
London Gallery Somerset House Opens Interactive Gallery
65
Wii Graffiti
The 'WiiSpray' Project Aims to Make Virtual Graffiti Mainstream
64
Avatars For The Blind
Irish IBM Students Brighten Second Life
63
Virtual Grieving
Blogosphere Seeks Solace Through Michael Jackson Burial Video
62
Botox For Men
Most Common Cosmetic Surgery For Males
61
Virtual Dressing Rooms
Try On Clothes Without Changing
60
Motion-Capture Suits
Virtual Sex Based on Real Movement
59
Virtual Boyfriends & Girlfriends
V-Boy & V-Girl
58
Virtual Slimming Tools
The 'Weight Mirror' Makes You Appear Thinner in Photographs
57
Detect The Intensity of Virtual Kisses
Kiss Phone
56
Virtual Safaris
Watch Namibia Wildlife with Etosha National Park's Live Cam
55
Interactive Cosmetic Trials
EZface Virtual Mirror Lets You Digitally Try on Makeup
54
Get Your Avatar To Try It On First
I-Clothing At Shinsegae
53
Life-Endangering Online Habits
Internet Gaming Obsessions Causing Deaths
52
3-D Vehicle Navigation System
Virtual Cable
51
Virtual Wakeboarding
CTA Digital's Wii Sports Resort Kit Lets Summer Last Year-Round
50
The Cyberculture Movement
Are We Moving Towards Being 'Borgs'?
49
Dentists as Gamers
Virtual Reality Used to Simulate Dental Implantations
48
Virtual Image Consultants
Nintendo DS Project Beauty
47
Cyberspace Portraits
Kristi Ropelski Paints the Human Side of the Internet
46
Virtual Personal Trainers
EA Sports Active For the Wii
45
Internet Addiction Official Mental Illness
Compulsive-Impulsive Disorder
44
Robot Clones
When iRobot Meets the Wax Museum
43
Virtual Car Stalkers
‘Man on the Move' is a Blog For Ride-Lovers in Manhattan
42
Virtually Stalking Strangers
Follow Me Project Helsinki
41
Virtual Gifts Become Real Products
Mars Celebrate Application on Facebook
40
Virtual Religious Revivals
1,600 Year Old Codex Sinaiticus Bible Put Online
39
Freakishly Human Automatons
Skeletal ECCEROBOT Moves Just Like Humans
38
3-D Virtual Reality
The Third Eye
37
Artsy Avatar Makeovers
‘Second Life' Project Makes Virtual Aliases Into Masterpieces
36
Virtual Accessory Fittings
Claw Money & Sunglass Hut Let You Try Shades On Via Facebook
35
Virtual Castle Tours
Hearst Castle Implements Budget-Friendly Option for Travelers
34
Virtual Mindmapping
'Personal Brain' Software Opens up the Realm of Information
33
Virtual Reality Caves
EON Realitys Immersive iCube 3D Room Lets You Share Your Vision
32
Virtual Turf Wars
Cybercriminals Go Head-to-Head
31
Virtual Anime Boyfriends
Webkare Social Media
30
Interactive Virtual Soccer
Sportpong Can be Played on Various Dimensions
29
Virtual Dress-Up Contests
Steve Jobs as Elton John, Biker Dude or Hippie
28
Virtual Health Coaches
Braun's Clever Care Medical Coach Helps With Self-Care
27
Virtual Brainwashing
OrangeDream Cyber MC
26
Real Divorces Over Virtual Love Affairs
Court : Second Life Sex IS Cheating
25
Future Marketing Prospectives in Virtual Worlds
Consumer Research in Second Life
24
21st Century House Calls
Dr. Zein Obagi Opens Up Virtual Online Clinic for Skin Queries
23
Virtual Babies
YOUAND.ME Dating Site Lets Users Create Digital Offspring
22
Virtual Biometric Wallets
2-Way Secure Wireless Information Exchange From Proxense
21
Virtual Sky Gazing
Celebrate 400 Years of Astronomy by Viewing the Heavens Online
20
Handheld Virtual Worlds
Live in a Different Dimension From Your Mobile With Bobba.com
19
Virtual Tennis
Fanta Launches Interactive Gaming Campaign
18
Planting Trees via iPhone
The iPhorest iPhone App Lets You Virtually Dig to Plant Real Trees
17
Virtual Reality Aquariums
Canon Gives “Swimming With the Fishes” A New Meaning
16
The AvaStar For Avatars
Second Life Gossip Mag
15
Facelifts in 6.9 Seconds
Volkswagen GTI Wrinkles Ad
14
Avatars For Social Web Browsing
Weblin Alter-Egos
13
Your Virtual Clone
MyCyber Twin
12
Virtual Detoxing
Grail Springs Launches 21-Day Online Cleanse Program
11
Virtual Meeting Places
MySpace Launches New Online Community, BestSpace.com
10
Virtual Festivals
Gaymers Gather for 'Proudmoore Pride 2009' on World of Warcraft
9
Virtual Clubbing
MTV's Virtual Lower Eastside
8
Diagnosing Internet Addiction
China Suggests Psychiatric Care For Web Junkies
7
Websites That Help With Virtual Stalking
123People.com
6
Virtual Wives for Weight Loss
Nagging Spouse Diet Reminders
5
Tomorrow's Virtual World
New City
4
Virtual Companions
24% Say Second Life Is OK Sub
3
Virtual Egg Hunts
Saatchi & Saatchi's London Launch of the ‘Goo on the Loose' Search
2
Dream Enhancing CDs
‘Virtualdreamer.com' Adds Context to Ocean Waves
1
Cyberchondriacs
Population Surfing for Sickness Reaches 160 Million
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Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups
Anthropic Took Over a NYC Newsstand to Welcome Slowing Down & Thinking
Limited Gaming Eyewear
Viture × Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Appear as a Limited Anniversary Release
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots
Ollobot, an Emotionally Supportive Social Robot, Will Debut at CES 2026
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
AI-Generated Journalist Avatars
Synthesia Creates Helen Drew Avatar For BBC London
GenAI Clothing Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s AI Clothes Try-on Reimagines Virtual Fashion Shopping
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs
The Renatural is Redefining the Future of Wigs with Patented Robotics
Ai-Generated Visual Streaming
Netflix Debuts Fully AI VFX in the Eternaut Collapse Scene
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
90s-Era Computer Smartwatches
The Apple Watch G3 Concept by Saffy Creatives is Nostalgic
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Dystopian AI Ads
The Debut Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Rejects Sponsored AI Answers
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Ai Hologram Companions
AnimaView Turns a Single Photo into an Interactive Ai Hologram
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
AI Reflection Devices
The Cognitive Bloom by Map Project Office & Chanwoo Lee Reimagines AI
AR Cinema Glasses
Xreal 1s Glasses Expand the One Series Ar Ecosystem with 1200p Optics
Virtual Fashion Studios
CostumePlay AI Lets You Try On Clothes Virtually And Explore Styles
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
General-Purpose Humanoid Robots
Figure 03 Performs Human-Like Tasks & Learns Directly from People
AI-Powered Fantasy Video Generators
'Realized Fantasy' Puts Partners into Cinematic Experiences
Fashion Visualization Tools
AI Clothes Changer Enables Virtual Outfit Swaps And Model Generation
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Cyber Pet Companions
OlloBot Introduces Low-Maintenance AI Pets for Emotional Support
Virtual Clothing Tools
Virtual Try On Generates Realistic Clothing Images For Marketing And Social
Wearable Tech Interfaces
The Meta Smart Wristband Introduces Gesture-Based Control
AI Productivity Platforms
Alterfy Optimizes Workflows and Reduces Meetings with AI Insights
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Golden Humanoid Prototypes
Optimus 2.5 by Tesla Uses Grok AI in a Golden Humanoid Prototype
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Human-Level Performance Robotics
Humanoid robot surpasses human marathon speeds in real-world race
High-Fidelity Space Voyages
Interstellar Arc is an Immersive Space Exploration Experience
Lifelike Full Video Generators
Google's Veo 3 Video Generator Creates Believable Video, Audio
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
AI Companion Holograms
Project AVA Introduces a 3d Holographic AI Companion System
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
AI-to-Human Marketplaces
rentahuman Lets AI Agents Rent Humans for Real-World Physical Tasks
AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies
PsyTechVR Offers Clinicians & Patients Sophisticated Tools
AI-Powered Satirical Ads
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Corporate Culture
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Biomorphic Travel Capsule
The Living Systems Collection Merges 3d Printing with Organic Design
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Emotive AI Systems
The Three-Piece PiA Suite Reimagines Interactions with Smart Systems
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Spirited AI Agents
The Filmologist by Filmland Spirits Entertains, Informs and Jests
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Inclusivity-Focused AI Initiatives
Moederannecasting and Aigency Amsterdam Launch DigiAnne
AI-Aged Executive Spoof Ads
AiCandy's Energym Ad Reimagines Tech Moguls as Instructors
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Digital Authentication Systems
World Boosts Trust in Online Interactions During the AI Age
Personal Deepfake Avatar Features
YouTube Announces Face Swap Avatars in Creator Studio
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
AI Dating Adventures
Flipped Chat Offers Lifelike Virtual Girlfriend & Boyfriend Experiences
AI Photo Generation
Ai4photos Creates Personalized AI Models And Realistic Digital Avatars
Celebrity Face Matches
Cast Swapper Instantly Matches Your Face with Movie and TV Stars
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
Interactive Digital Humans
Beyond Presence Enables Real-Time Humanlike Video Agents at Scale
Emotional Intelligence-Focused AI Solutions
OVOMIND Enhances Immersive Experiences
Ornamental AI Designs
Prompting Nowhere Reinterprets AI Through Victorian Craft Ideals
GenAI Aging Simulators
SkinGPT's Aging Model Helps People Better Care for Their Future Selves
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts
IMMERSION VR Concert Film Brings Fans Virtually on Stage
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
AR Virtual Space Hangouts
Meta Hyperscape Capture Now Supports Communal Hangouts Anywhere
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
Embodied AI Production Systems
Agibot Advances Real-World Deployment of AI-Powered Robots
Emotional Support Wearables
Friend Is An AI Wearable That Offers Real-Time Companionship
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
AI-Driven AgeTech Consortiums
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Seeks to Improve Quality of Life
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
AI-Driven Ceramic Art
Vera Van Der Burg’s Text-To-Clay Project Uses Ai to Generate Ceramic Forms
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
AI Conversation Assistants
'Clones' Offer AI Interactions Designed to Learn and Grow
Gamified Rehabilitation Systems
Bioliberty Has Introduced the Innovative Lifehub Clinic
AI Art Converters
Dream Imagine AI Transforms Photos Into Anime, Movie, And Art Styles
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Mood-Based Film Recommendations
MovieAI Suggests Films Tailored To Your Current Mood & Preferences
Cinematic Memory Makers
Transform Your 2024 Memories Into A Cinematic Story With YearReflect
Agent-Optimized Internet Features
aron Levie Introduced Agent-Focused Software
Gen Z Surveillance Assessment Tools
Gen Z For Change Launches 'Eyes on AI' to Inform the Public
Immersive Art Installations
Satellites II by Kojima and Refn takes over Prada Mode NYC
Voice-Led Fabrication Robots
MIT Debuts System Turning Spoken Object Requests Into Reality
Voice-Controlled Assistant Tech
AlterHuman AI Lets You Operate a Computer Using Natural Language
Immersive Video Communication
Experience Life-Sized, Real-Time Presence With tonari Portals
AI Emotional Actors
Emotive AI Actors Creates Realistic Videos With Customizable Emotions
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
AI 3D Generators
Psychoroid.com Converts Text And Images Into Production-Ready 3D Models
AI-Altering Digital Marketplaces
Pharmaicy Sells Modules to Disrupt How LLMs Process Info
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
AI Overstock Models
Otrium's Ovatars Present Unsold Fashion Items in a New Light
AI Debate Referees
Argue ME Uses AI To Analyze And Judge Friendly Debates
AI Celebrity Chats
Celebrity AI Lets Users Flirt, Chat, And Engage With Realistic AI Stars
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Production Designs
Killing Satoshi by Doug Liman Uses Generative AI
AI Portrait Enhancers
MimicPhoto Uses AI To Perfect Facial Expressions In Your Photos
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
AI Boardroom Simulators
Crucible Pits Multiple AI Models Against Each Other
AI Video Cloning
Create Realistic AI Video Clones in Any Language With AI Personas
Digital Expo Exhibitions
After Utopia by Marco Brambilla is Large Scale Video Installation
AI 3D Conversion Tools
Sony Uses AI to Turn 2D Visuals into 3D
AI Social Companions
Future Match Provides AI-Powered Companionship For Friends And Partners
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
AI Video Platforms
CreatorKit Generates Videos Using AI Clones And Virtual Actors
AI Social Connectors
Blurbs Provides AI-Moderated Group Chats To Foster Genuine Connections
Celebrity Face Matchers
Lookalike is a Novelty Tool Transforming Users to Their Celebrity Twin
Scalable Brain-Computer Interfaces
Neurosoft Bioelectronics' Innovation is Ultra-Sofft
AI Scene Monitoring Tools
Roblox Applies AI to Analyze Full Gameplay Interactions
Screen Time Management
Realverse Helps Families Balance Screen Time With Real-World Living
Mental Wellness Companions
Murror Uses AI To Guide Self-Discovery And Improve Emotional Health
AI Home Advisors
Roleplay Realty Provides AI Guidance for Smarter Homebuying Decisions
Photo Animation Tools
RevivifyAI Transforms Old Photos Into Nostalgic, High-Quality Videos
Digital Companion Creations
Pal Around Lets Users Create AI-Powered Pals From Photos Instantly
Digital Memorialization Tools
RememberMeAI Creates Interactive Avatars of Deceased Loved Ones
AI Film Production Tools
Melies Turns Written Ideas Into Cinematic Films Using AI Characters
Synthetic AI Photography
Generated Photos Delivers Unique, AI-Created Model Images For Any Project
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
Emotionally Aware AI Avatars
Gemini Audio Powers Real-Time Voice Interactions
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Hybrid Therapy Models
Talk Therapy Offers 24/7 AI Support Supervised by Real Therapists
Synthetic AI Presenters
VideoGen AI Creates Realistic Talking Head Videos From Any Script
Online Discourse Simulations
Dead Internet Simulates How Bots Can Shape Online Conversations
Foundational Embodied Robots
The TRON 2 Modular Humanoid Robot from LimX Dynamics is Advanced
Humorous Love Predictors
Lovescope 2025 Offers AI Fun And Sarcastic Love Life Predictions
AI Visual Modeling
2049 AI Converts Data Into Visual Models For Faster Strategic Decisions
Reflective Material Exhibits
Mirroring Dialogue Exhibit Engages Visitors Through Mirror Surfaces
Real-Time Voice Modulators
Voice Changer Live Lets Users Alter Their Voice Instantly With Effects
Performing Arts Subtitle Systems
The International Performing Arts Consortium is Using AI
Dream Interpretation Tools
Sibyl Delivers AI-Powered Dream Analysis And Subconscious Insights
Interview Integrity Tools
TruthOrLie.ai Analyzes Video Interviews for Signs of Deception
AI Modeling Platforms
Digital Twin Enables AI-Driven Modelling For Human Potential Systems