A few days ago , when I was browsing Medium , I saw an article that left a deep impression on me. It mentioned that a user named numbCruncher posted an article titled ' The Economics of Realistic Dolls' on the MGTOW forum . The views in the article were so straightforward that they were a bit harsh.

NumbCruncher directly proposes AI sex dolls as a solution to the MGTOW movement, which stands for 'Men Going Their Own Way' a group of heterosexual men who advocate avoiding legal and emotional entanglements with women at all costs .

I still vividly remember the calculations he made. The average cost of a wedding in the United States is $26,444, and divorce costs between $15,000 and $20,000. A failed marriage, conservatively speaking, costs at least $50,000.

Yet, for just $3,000 to $4,000, a realistic AI sex doll is not only sexier than any similarly priced real person, but it also never ages, never complains, and never tricks you into having children.

The comments below are even more direct. Some say that when robots surpass women in every way, women will change their minds. Others have already selected costumes for their own sex dolls, such as Slave Princess Leia and Princess Jasmine, on Amazon, claiming that looking at sex dolls excites them more than looking at real people.

Of course, there are objections. For example, some people think it would be easier to just hire a prostitute. But the idea of AI sex dolls as a substitute for female relationships really made me want to explore this issue in light of my own personal experience with AI sex dolls .

As more and more people begin to take these types of robotic sex dolls seriously—not just as a novelty toy, but actually considering using them to fill certain gaps in their lives—can AI sex dolls really replace real women in real life?

1. Surprising details: AI sex dolls are no longer just silicone dolls

1. Upgraded dialogue system

This feature, centered around AI interaction, can build a conversational system with memory and empathy. There are currently two main ways to implement it. One is to hang the AI Box necklace around the AI doll's neck.

You can customize their conversation style by opening the mobile app and choose from 6 female characters and 2 male characters.

Even more conveniently, it automatically switches languages based on your IP address .

For example, it works in English in the US but automatically switches to French when you're in France. Furthermore, customizing an additional AI necklace costs less than $100, which is less than buying a pair of high-end headphones.

Brands that support this feature: WM, Funwest, SE, Galatea.

Another way is to embed the intelligent system directly into the body of the AI sex doll. There is a palm-sized touch screen hidden behind its head, and you can set its response function through simple and easy-to-use operations.

When you ask it, 'How do I look today?', it automatically responds, 'You look great today! Is there anything interesting going on today?'

Brands that support this feature: Some products from SY and Ridmii.

2. Facial dynamic simulation

When it blinks, tilts its head slightly to listen to you, and a faint smile appears on its lips, you can't help but feel a little trance-like: this is not a lifeless sex doll, but a person who is truly responding to you seriously. This is the realism magic brought by facial dynamic simulation.

Its core lies in the built-in micro-motor and drive device, which can achieve human-like micro-movements. Its eyes can blink naturally and close gently in a rhythmic manner.

When you approach it, its head will slowly turn to follow your movements, as if paying attention to you. It will also smile, open its mouth to speak, and match the tone of the conversation - for example, when it is happy, the corners of its mouth will turn up.

At this point, interaction is no longer just about sound, but also about visual emotional transmission.

Brands that support this feature: Some products from SY and Ridmii.

3. Robot customization function

What shocked me the most were the robotic capabilities of the AI sex dolls – the actions they could perform were far beyond my imagination.

Currently, they can achieve the following robotic sex doll functions:

1. Heating: This allows the surface or internal channels of the robotic sex doll to feel warm, maintaining a stable body temperature of 36-37°C. However, heating effectiveness varies between manufacturers.
   
   
   Currently, my favorites are Starpery's graphene heating and Evasdoll's water circulation heating, as they heat faster and are safer. 
   Recommended brands: Irontech, Reallady, Starpery, Evasdoll, Bezlya
2. Hip rotation: simulates the movement of real human hips, mainly in the form of rotation. At the same time, the speed of the electric hips can be adjusted from gentle to strong, and different rhythms can be simulated.
   Recommended brands: SE, Irontech, Aibei, Jiusheng, MLW
3. Clamping and Suction Functions: Unlike simple electric vibrations, the AI sex doll's customizable grip and suction functions simulate the contraction and relaxation rhythms of human muscles.
   
   
   They support multi-level adjustment, allowing for a seamless transition from a gentle embrace to a more defined contraction. For example, the Ridmii brand allows users to customize the grip and suction frequency and intensity through the app. Combined with the heating function, this further enhances the sense of realism.
   Recommended brands: Aibei Doll, LilyDoll, Evasdoll, SY, MD
4. Breathing function: If you want your AI sex doll to look more realistic, the breathing function is definitely an excellent choice. It supports multiple modes, such as steady breathing or deep breathing.
   Recommended brands: Galatea, Castle, SY, Rosretty, WM
5. Swinging Tongue: Besides its sucking function, the mouthpiece has another surprising upgrade: a wiggling tongue. The manufacturer claims it's made of food-grade silicone and is as easy to clean as a cup. It also offers 360-degree high-frequency vibration.
   Recommended brands: Galatea, WM, Qianyou
6. AI 2.0 function: Also known as the touch moan function. Most manufacturers set three to five touch points on the sex doll's body. When pressure is applied to these touch points, the sex doll will emit corresponding moans.
   Recommended brands: ZELEX, Reallady, WM, SY, Funwest

I used to think that these products were just for satisfying physiological needs—static, silent, and realistic in appearance. But now it seems that with the development of smart technology, these full-body sex dolls have gradually gained souls, providing an experience beyond traditional realistic sex dolls.

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2. Why do some people prefer artificial intelligence to real partners?

I once met a client in his 50s who asked us to customize a hairstyle for his doll that resembled his mother's. The reason was simple: his wife had passed away and his children were abroad, and the doll would say gentle words to make him feel that his wife was still by his side.

At that moment, it dawned on me that for some people, AI dolls aren’t a replacement for women, but a way to fill a void.

Later, I looked up some information and found that there are three main types of people who have a strong demand for AI sex dolls:

• For those with social anxiety, AI sex dolls are a useful tool for them to connect with other humans because they can have various identities and personalities without being judged or dismissive.
  
  
• Elderly people living alone see AI sex dolls as a form of emotional comfort. AI sex dolls can recognize voices and respond to greetings.
  
  They can talk about the weather, your favorite movies, and even sing you to sleep in a soft voice. They smile, wink, and whisper, 'I'm here.'
  
  
• People who value the quality of their sex life: They choose AI sex dolls because the robots have rich customization functions and can simulate some real sexual responses.
  
  For example, basic gripping, sucking, and oral sex functions may not be able to replicate real women 1:1, but they are still highly praised by some users.

While AI sex robots are controversial, some say they objectify women. But more and more women are buying AI male sex robots for similar reasons to men: they don't have to deal with complex emotions.

They can talk when they want, and be quiet when they want. It's simply too comfortable.

3. It will never replace real women, but it can be an alternative

So, to the opening question—can AI sex dolls replace real women?—my answer is no, but it doesn’t need to.

Because AI can never learn to replicate real human emotions. AI's care is programmed, while human care comes from the heart.

But on the other hand, not everyone can have a perfect real relationship, and not everyone needs a real relationship. The existence of AI sex dolls provides an additional option for those who are not adapted to or do not need real intimate relationships.

Everyone has the right to choose their own lifestyle. As long as it does not harm others or violate the law, whether choosing an AI sex doll or a real partner, it is worthy of respect.

We developed this product not to replace anyone, but because we wanted to bring a little more warmth to those who feel lonely.