Artificial intelligence takes sex toy industry by storm

The burgeoning development of artificial intelligence has found a sultry new frontier in the sex robot industry, as a Chinese company unveils a new series of realistic dolls designed to respond like humans.

Enhanced by open-source AI, the dolls can talk, identify and mimic emotions. Developed by WMdoll in Zhongshan, Guangdong province, the MetaBox series of robotic dolls have human-like qualities that the maker claims can fulfill both physical and psychological needs.

With the integration of AI, the company's MetaBox doll series even responds to tactile stimulation, allowing users to satisfy personal needs — even if it is just a rubber fantasy.