The videos below require an open mind but under the form of a documentary, they describe quite accurately what may happen much sooner than most people realize: The arrival of realistic robots in our lives.
It doesn't take a stretch of the imagination to understand that the first affordable, realistic machines will come from China and more importantly what their main role will be, what the video calls euphemistically: "Night Mode!"
The value of the video, more than seeing the pretty Chinese actresses is to make you think: What if? Would you buy one to... cook your dinner?
The second important aspect is the business model presented. Clearly these doll-robots will be expensive. How can they be sold to make a profit? The idea of selling the dolls at a loss with countless features you must pay for is a perfect example of advance gamification where you must buy features, gifts and improvements to enjoy all the functionality of the doll. The system already works for games quite convincingly. The extension of the idea to dolls looks fairly obvious.
What is not discussed in these videos is the impact of such robots on society. It would be so profound that it is difficult to imagine no restraint on part of the functionality. Although on the other side of the equation, it is obvious where the demand will come from. What will be the result? Can society find an answer which is not be utterly destructive to the social fabric and family life as we know it?
China's First S*x Dolls Are Making Men Go Insane (40mn)
China's New Maid Robot is Gonna Change The Red Light Industry (22 mn)
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