sexy robots

"Female" robots Tessy and Tess wear white stiletto heels and pole dance during a demonstration at the Tobit Software stand at the 2014 CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany.

The ‘sexy robot’ idea has a long history. Is it also the future of loneliness?

April 24, 2015Technology

Filmmakers have been using attractive robots as a sci-fi trope for ages, but the technology to make that a reality is more developed than ever before. Some people think it’s even a great to solution for the lonely to bring some companionship into their lives.

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