Quantum Leap: The rise of sexbots and artificial human beings

Looks like technology is triggering an orgasmic growth for the $30 billion sex-tech or human-machine intimacy industry. Leading the charge are sexbots or wire-attached, silicon-based artificial human beings, which are designed to be ideal companions in and out of bed. A range of offerings are in the market already and it will only get better.

Harmony by RealDoll is among the most evolved sexbot today. It can blink, move its head, have conversations and comes with self-learning software that remembers earlier encounters and conversations to offer better companionships. AI-powered sexbots like Harmony are customisable and offer a choice of 10 personality types — from sexy to funny to angry. In future, expect them to become more evolved, sophisticated and human-like.