Technology is so fast-developing that the concept of loneliness seems to be entirely passé; hence these inanimate fixations.
Arguably the most ground-breaking are robot technologies that mimic intimate human contact. What was previously thought to be taboo can now be explored and experimented with in the comfort of one’s own home.
To take this experimentation one step further, various items double as learning tools for specific activities. For instance, the notion of 'E-Kissing' involves items with lip-locking capabilities and tutorials for the novice smoocher. This proves that (although odd) inanimate fascination is purposefully useful.
From ‘Girlfriend Simulators’ to ‘Human-Amime Marriages’ the phrase "taking a relationship to the next commitment level" has an entirely new meaning.
25 Inanimate Fixations
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Naughty Virtual World For Adults
Red Light Center
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Sex Robots
David Levy Says Artificial Intelligence Coming Soon (In Bed)
22
Fake Intimacy (Part IV)
iDollators
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Girlfriend Simulators
Accessories For Lonely Men
20
Marriage-Saving Sculptures
Stephanie Seymour and Husband Save Their Union With a Nude Statue
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Virtual Kissing
Mentos Kiss Cam
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The Virtual Lover
17
RoboBoyfriend
The Perfect Partner for Girls From the MyPod Generation
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Scandalous Interactive Games
Get Naughty With Your Virtual Dream Girl Using the Kinect Sex Game
15
Human-Anime Marriages
Japanese Man Marries His Favorite Anime Character
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Sex Toys Get Cartoonish
The Wormie, 3D Kama Sutra and Mooing Thong
13
Virtual Foreplay
Mutsugoto Enables Long-Distance Intimacy Via Digital Rings
12
Mannequin Make-Out Editorials
The Julianne Moore Vs. Magazine Shoot is Desperate and Lonely
11
Virtual Girlfriends
INBED: Never Sleep Alone
10
3D Virtual Dating
'Real Girlfriend' by Crazy Japan Comes to Life with 3D Glasses
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Bland Virtual Girlfriends
The iMaria App Gives You a Pretty Friend, without Benefits
8
Virtual Boyfriends & Girlfriends
V-Boy & V-Girl
7
E-Kissing
The University of Electro-Communications Designs Long-Distance Smooching Machine
6
Comforting Cushion Companions
The ‘Hugby' Novelty Vibrating Pillow is a Bit Controver
5
Suggestive Typewriter Robots
The 'Nude IV Delilah' Robot is a Seductive Magnet
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Virtual Anime Boyfriends
Webkare Social Media
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Snuggly Soda Dispensers
The Coca Cola 'Hug Machine' Trades Cuddles for Free Pop
2
Robotification of Society
Intimacy With Robots?
1
Virtual Companions
24% Say Second Life Is OK Sub
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AI-Powered Dating Simulators
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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Interactive ASMR Nightstand Devices
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Humanizing AI Text
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Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
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Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
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Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
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AI Love Matches
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Tech-Infused Analog Radios
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Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
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Interactive Pixel Plushies
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Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools
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Distorted Burger Campaigns
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AI-Generated Magazine Covers
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Expressive Smart Home Displays
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Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
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Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AI Video Dubbing
Video Dubbing Uses an AI Video Translator To Perfect Facial Expression
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
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Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Virtual Pet Wearables
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AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
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Back-Targeting Massage Robots
This Robot Uses AI and Computer Vision to Deliver a Soothing Massage
AI Replacement Probability Tests
Will AI Replace Me Predicts Job Automation Likelihood
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Expressive Home Assistance Robots
The Conceptual Oppo Xiaobu Has a Modular Hand for Helping
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
Tinder is Adding AI Photo Selection to Improve User Swipe Rates
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
AI Messaging Apps
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Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers
The High-Tech 'Boxing Buddy' Can Punch You Back
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Trained Golden Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Presents the Special G-D001 Timepiece Using AI
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
AI-Generated Statues
The Impossible Statue is the First Created by Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Realistic Humans
Synthesis AI Generates Realistic 3D Humans Using Text Descriptions
Attractiveness AI Tool Programs
MSCHF Unveils the New Hot Chat 3000 AI Tool to Rank Attractiveness
AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
The 'O Sitter' Smart Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company
AI-Powered Human Chatbots
D-ID Unveils a New AI Digital Human for Face-to-Face Conversations
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
AI-Powered Video Tools
Sora Creates High-Quality Videos from Text Prompts
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Sensualized Dinner Dates
The K-Y Desire Darkroom Inspires Romance & Rediscovery
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Home Improvement Chatbots
FixxAI is a Homeowner's Co-Pilot for Home Improvement Projects
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms
The Holobox by HoloConnects Creates a 3D Scaled Visual
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Expressive AI-Fuelled Digital Avatars
Synthesia Introduces a New Gen of Expressive Avatars
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
CG Technology Art Exhibitions
Hajime Sorayama Unveils 'Space Traveler' Art Exhibition in Tokyo
Text-Prompted AI Videos
Sora AI Creates Minute-Long Videos with a Text Prompt
AI Health Companions
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NSFW AI Companions
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Interactive AR Experiences
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Humanoid-Replicating Robots
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AI-Generated Feature Films
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Human-Like AI Agents
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Gin-Fueled Human Chatbots
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AI-Generated Game NPCs
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Digital Haircare Activations
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AI Board Game Robots
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Human Candle Campaigns
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AI-Powered Socialization Apps
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Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
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Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
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Empathy-Building Anxiety Simulators
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Virtual AI Offices
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Therapeutic Breakup Bots
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AI Roleplay Chatboys
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AI Wedding Vow Generator
This AI Tool Helps Relieve Some of the Pressure on the Big Day
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Chatting AI Clones
DollyAI Let's You Clone Yourself and Engage in Whatsapp Conversations
Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
The Narratron is a Small AI-Narrated Projector Machine
AI Voice Replication Protections
'AntiFake' Uses AI to Prevent AI from Duplicating your Voice
AI Dating Aid Bots
WittyWingMan Helps Users Craft the Perfect Text Response
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Relationship-Rating Couples Apps
The 'Kuziu' App Helps Couples Strengthen Their Bond
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
AI NPC Services
NPCx is Using Generative AI to Create Lifelike NPCs in Games
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Simulated Heartbeat Necklaces
Bond Heart is a Haptic Charm That Shares the Feel of a Beating Heart
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
AI-Powered Avatar Generators
AI Magic Avatar Helps Users Create Their Digital Twin
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
Anime Robot Replica Statues
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Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
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City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Holographic Video Game Characters
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Tea-Making Robots
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Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
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Sustainable Repurposed Robots
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Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
AI Dating Assistants
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Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
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AI Love Letters
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