Dystopian humanoid 'robot girlfriend' 'built for intimacy' now available to buy for $175,000
Realbotix launches new humanoid robot "Aria"
- Price point: $175,000
- Marketed as companion/girlfriend robot
- Non-intimate, emotional companion only
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Technical Specifications
- Advanced Body Mobility features
- Complex eye tracking
- Object recognition capabilities
- User recognition and memory
- Open-source AI compatibility
* Can integrate with ChatGPT
* Compatible with third-party AI
Customization Features
- Modular design
- Customizable appearances
- Swappable parts
- User-specific personalization options
Intended Applications
- Primary: Emotional companionship
- Secondary markets:
* Education
* Research
* Healthcare
* Entertainment
- Not designed for physical intimacy
Context & Development
- Part of ongoing robotics evolution
- Follows other AI/robot developments:
* AI-created artwork selling for $1M+
* Tesla's humanoid developments
Current Limitations
- Still in "uncanny valley"
- Visual realism needs improvement
- Limited convincing human-like qualities