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Ok, I shouldn't have to write this but someone needs to help the Japanese out. In my whole life (31.5 years) I've seen a lot...lived in four different countries (US, Japan, Mexico, South Korea) and am pretty open to witnessing and seeing new things (anyone ever hear of donkey's and women of ill-repute in Mexico?). That's not really as disturbing as this if you sit in a quiet, slightly darkened room for a moment and really think about it.

Sex with robots... even if the robot looks hot you've just got to realize that you've basically sunk lower than the level of that dog that *tried*(?) to hump your leg that time.



At least you were alive.



Good luck and be sure to automate a clean up function...I wonder if it will have a program:

#include cleanup.h

func(douche);



And, will those video game schools end up asking their testers to QC these things? hmmmmm....]]>Dec 23rd 2005 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/Dec 24th 2005 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/
Download your favorite celebrity :)]]>Dec 24th 2005 5:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/Dec 24th 2005 6:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/Dec 24th 2005 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/


Where else can you get a girlfriend / Wife / Whatever, that can look as Beautiful as you want, whenever you want AND change appearances so you don't get bored with her.



And, the BEST part is when you’re done you can turn her OFF!!! AND SHUT HER THE HELL UP!!! LOL

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Sex is about the reptilian brain (the oldest part). Like Windows95 is put on top of MSDOS, the early mammal part and the neo cortex are put on top of the reptilian brain). So it doesn't need to be very real. And therefore, it isn't sad. I think it makes life a little easier, really. It's a stupid ritual anyway. Ever wondered why such a stupid thing never bores?

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Probably a combination of two reasons: so it can be reconfigured (facial expressions, things like that), and so it's easier for the software to track (the same reason you use plain blue or green backgrounds when working with CGI).



Interesting idea, certainly. Yes, for sex it is just the next step on from a RealDoll, which is itself just the next step from a vibrator - but think beyond that. Imagine the ultimate convenience dinner: instead of leaving it sitting in the microwave, programmed to start at 5:30pm so it's ready for your return from work, you could leave the robot to tidy the house and grill a nice steak for your return...]]>Dec 25th 2005 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/


All the advantages of the virtual and the real.

Everything we want, anywhere we want. Image and visuals will become as changeable as the wind.



Our Future is augmented.

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How about the positive aspects of an invention like this?

Like an interactive study companion, or if linked to a person on the other end of a phone line, you could see the person you're talking to.

Maybe a companion for the home-bound to play games with?

I can see where something like this would be welcome to lonely poeple.







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2. How can I order 12 ?

3. Where can I invest ?

Can anyone here tell me (independent of their personal feelings on the topic) that it won't be worth jillions?]]>Dec 28th 2005 1:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/23/ntts-virtual-humanoid-project/Dec 28th 2005 1:46PM