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Robot Girlfriend for Lonely Men
Jun 18, 2008 | 5:04 AM
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She's big-busted, petite, very friendly and she runs on batteries.

Sega, best known for its home video game consoles, has introduced a 15-inch tall robotic 'girlfriend' that kisses on command, with a target market of lonely adult men.

The robot, named "EMA," which stands for Eternal Maiden Actualization, is designed to pucker up for nearby human heads, entering "love mode" using a series of infrared sensors powered by battery.

"Strong, tough and battle-ready are some of the words often associated with robots, but we wanted to break that stereotype and provide a robot that's sweet and interactive," said Minako Sakanoue, a spokeswoman for the maker, Sega Toys to Reuters news agency.

"She's very lovable and though she's not a human, she can act like a real girlfriend."

EMA can also hand out business cards, sing and dance.

Sega is hoping to sell 10,000 robotic girlfriends in it's first year and envisions a $10-billion market for artificial intelligence in a decade.

The busty bot will be available in Japan in September for around $175.

Is technology really taking over our live lives? What do you think?

 
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Truthguys read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 5:28 AM

Wonder if we can robot up the LA Lakers, huh Lauren... bummer last night. I think Robots need to go to the games too when players play that bad.
SushiLover read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 5:35 AM

She's also only 38 cm (15 inch's) tall robotic girlfriend that kisses on command, to go on sale in September for around $175, with a target market of lonely adult men.
SushiLover read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 5:39 AM

At least the Japanes are on the right track though.. Think about it, a Robotic G/F! On that doesnt nag, complain, B*tch, have hormonal changes.... Ahh Life would be good.

;o)
Ericjhach read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 6:31 AM

Hey Sushi you forgot the unwanted pregnancy too
Lauren_LaPonzina read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 6:44 AM

Now if only they made this robot to fix things around my house, take out the trash, do the laundry...and look like Brad Pitt...I'd be in business. No need for the "love" functions! That alone would have me weak in the knees!
Watcher read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 6:55 AM

Lord, what is the world coming to!

So now we're going to open a new generation of geeks who live in their parent's basement until age 36, BUT they'll be making love to a toaster?

LOL, I can see the first of many "weird users" coming up lawsuits for "Electrical trauma" to certain body parts! LMAO!
Watcher read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 7:30 AM

OK, before I go I HAVE to write a few of the dozens of jokes I have already....

Would this make an owner a BIOS-Sexual?

Can you hear arguements in couples? "Honey, it's just like your B.O.B. !! (If you have to ask...)

New version 2.0 is out! Use the USB hookup for your blowup doll for a menege-a-TOY....


LOL, I am outta here....lmao!
Captain_Jim read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 8:00 AM

I had just finished fixing the washing machine after taking out the trash (mostly letters from girls telling me how much I look like Brad Pitt) when I saw this story on the news.

I do like having a little girl friend... but 15"? I'm not sure I'll ever be that lonely.
Hawkeye read my blog
Jun 18, 2008 | 8:29 AM

JUST don't hit the button that says "realistic"..

It'll NAG you to death..LMAO..
armybear read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 8:46 AM

Yay? Okay, after being in 3 wars(desert storm, Iraq and my last marriage, lol) yes, I would try a robot. But she'd have to have good hygiene!
armybear read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 8:48 AM

Hey Lauren, what does this Brad Pitt have that I don't???? (lol)
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 9:19 AM

Do ya think it'll cut back on the number of sexual assaults in the country, or will it just "educate" some young boys who get a hold of it accidentally? "Daddy, who is that girl you keep in your closet, and why was she in your bed last night? Does Mommy know you have that? You know that new four-wheeler I've been wanting? Well, now would be a good time for you to buy it for me, unless you want me to tell..."
Twizlled read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 9:37 AM

Breeding grounds for more sickos ...yippeee all for the sake of a buck!
I think its sick, learn how to be a productive member of society, and you wont need a doll...gimme a break!
Captain_Jim read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 9:46 AM

Deborah, I'm guessing it's going to increase the number of sexual assaults to refrigerators and toaster ovens.
TAllen read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 11:24 AM

Wait...15 inches tall?? Thats like a little bigger than a Barbie Doll. Watch out Ken this one can really kiss! LOL
Gammies61 read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 11:29 AM

15" with a flat head? Well, the guys will need a place to sit their beer. Kisses on command. Yeah, right!! LOL
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 11:35 AM

Jim, ROFLMAO! Oh, I'll never look at my toaster oven the same way!
T, Right? And you're gonna do what with it?
Gammies, Imagine that?
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 11:36 AM

Wait, why is the head flat?
SushiLover read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 12:43 PM

No she doesnt have pistol grip ears... No orfaces, no mouth.... Hears the full story..

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4588186a28.html
Vancouver read my blog
Jun 18, 2008 | 3:47 PM

Now if she were say 5 feet tall. I would say where can I get one. Depending on how much She would cost. Might be cheaper to get a real nagging girl friend. Right that is what I need TAKE OUT THE TRASH, FIX THE SINK, YOUR LATE FOR YOUR COLLEGE CLASSES, OH HONEY I AM...I think I will take the robot.
TM6068 read my blog
Jun 18, 2008 | 4:10 PM

Does it have a mute button?

Sushi, does she have a flat head with those ears; to rest your beer?
80sMetalHead read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 5:25 PM

LOL you guys are hilarious!! Every single post is awesome.
J_Darrowin read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 6:07 PM

foxnews.com — "My forecast is that around 2050, the state of Massachusetts will be the first jurisdiction to legalize marriages with robots," artificial intelligence researcher David Levy at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands told LiveScience. Levy recently completed his Ph.D. work on the subject of human-robot relationships...

Just one small step closer to this prediction coming true.
BornToBeWild read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 6:07 PM

Women have their toys so why shouldn't you guys have something that would help ease the loneliness!
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 7:24 PM

Born, Baby, AT LEAST our toys are LIVING, breathing, upright, wear boots....
Meb452m read my blog
Jun 18, 2008 | 9:48 PM

Ever see the movie " Cherry 2000 " ? It's been on broadcast TV. This guy hires a guide and tracker to get him into a restricted zone and liberate a " new " doll, when his breaks down. The tracker was Melanie Griffith. Personally, I would have settled for Melanie !
davidpatrick344 read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 10:09 PM

hey you could watch a whole movie without having to do anything
Ericjhach read my blog view my photos
Jun 18, 2008 | 10:22 PM

He did in the end Meb.

Would they make a crime called roborape?
TavaresJim read my blog view my photos
Jun 19, 2008 | 12:25 PM

That big store in Fairvilla is chock full of stuff for "lonely" women. Its about time someone invents something for men.
Meb452m read my blog
Jun 19, 2008 | 7:08 PM

Ericjhack, only is someone is stupid enough to invent a robotic lawyer to argue the case !
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