The Development of AI Sex Dolls
At the moment, an AI sex doll is still far off, but with the current developments in AI, it is only a matter of time before we move to sex dolls that not only fulfill a physical need but can also truly communicate.
When that time comes, it will again be a matter of time before a sex doll is indistinguishable from a real person.
Our expectation: in 50-75 years, people will be willing to marry a robot or AI sex doll, and it will be considered normal.
Of course, that is hard to understand now, but we also did not expect mobile phones to be so popular in 1999. Twenty years later, everyone has one. (1)
What Does an AI Sex Doll or Robot Cost?
Regarding the price tag: a Tesla robot currently costs between $20,000 and $30,000. (2)
We expect: since a sex robot must not only be able to communicate or respond to input but also perform sexual acts, the price of a sex robot will be at least the same or even higher.
As time progresses, technology becomes cheaper, and the same is expected for robots. (3)
So, in the future, it is very likely that robots will become affordable. Or that, according to society, it will be a relatively inexpensive investment for what you get in return.
Advantages of AI Sex Dolls
Using an AI sex doll can contribute to personal well-being by providing companionship and emotional comfort to people without a partner.
With advanced artificial intelligence, it is possible for people to develop a satisfying relationship with a robot. Advocates of companion robots believe they can help people who would otherwise bottle up their frustrations.
Moreover, companion robots can simply be an interesting addition for individuals and couples.
Disadvantages of AI Sex Dolls
The integration of AI sex dolls into society may cause concern and opposition among some people, mainly due to the potential problems this new technology may bring. One of the main concerns is the moral question of whether having intimacy with an AI form can be considered cheating.
In other words: are you cheating if you have sex with an AI sex doll? Especially when robots become so realistic that they develop their own personality.
It could also endanger human civilization; if every man and woman prefers an AI sex robot over a real partner, birth rates will decline. If no one has children anymore, that is the end of humanity.
Finally, there are concerns that having a robot partner may create unrealistic expectations when someone returns from interacting with a robot to interacting with a human. Can you still go back to a real person once you are used to a robot?
Some questions will therefore remain unanswered until we experience the reality of a world where AI sex robots live alongside us: What psychosocial implications will this bring? Can a robot truly replace the human experience? Will robots cause humans to stop reproducing, and how will that problem be solved?
References:
- NU.nl. (2016, April 13). This is what people thought about mobile phones in 1999 [Video]. NU.nl. Retrieved 12/12/2025 from https://www.nu.nl/17877/video/zo-dacht-men-in-1999-over-mobiele-telefoons.html
- Standard Bots. (2025, September 10). Tesla robot price in 2025: Everything you need to know about Optimus. Standard Bots. Retrieved 12/12/2025 from https://standardbots.com/blog/tesla-robot.
- Triplett, J. E. (2005). Performance Measures for Computers (II Research Paper). In National Research Council (Ed.), Deconstructing the computer: Report of a symposium (pp. 97–??). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Retrieved 12/12/2025 from https://www.nationalacademies.org/read/11457/chapter/9#100
