Today, most companion robots are just new sex toys with slight mechanical functions. Their design is not just about emotion; They can talk about science and philosophy and even tell jokes. If you treat it badly, or if it doesn't like your behavior, it will go into sleep mode. Their current average price is $10000.
The question here is not whether they will appear or how they will develop. The question here is about the psychological and social impact, and like any technology, there is always a long list of advantages and disadvantages to be considered as things develop. Many views have been expressed, which are generally similar. On the one hand, they think it is just a doll - Companion robot is just a very advanced form of doll. On the other hand, they worry about finding a robot sex doll and developing emotional attachment to it. No one can give a clear answer, whether this is right or wrong, and there are some arguments for and against partner robots.
advantage
Partner Robot sex dolls can help improve personal happiness, including providing companionship and emotional comfort for people without partners. With sufficiently advanced artificial intelligence forms, people can establish potentially satisfactory relationships with robot partners. Proponents of using companion robots believe that companion robots are friendly, they can let people who would otherwise vent their frustration by harassing or attacking others in public, or it is a good tool for learning and gaining experience. interpersonal relationship. In fact, for individuals and partners, this may just be an interesting addition. In many cases, social interaction is seen as the natural progress of technology advocates.
shortcoming
Those who oppose the integration of robotic dolls into society are quick to point out the problems that this new technology may bring. First, there is a moral problem with companionship, that is, whether the intimate relationship with the form of artificial intelligence is an act of infidelity. In many arguments against companion robots, morality plays a binding role. Some people believe that, in the eyes of some people, companion robots are promoting the idea of materializing human beings. In addition, they believe that the use of Love Doll in future negative behaviors by a person who has a tendency to harass or violence will help, which is why many people pay attention to the production of companion robots.
In general, people are worried that robot companions will lead to a decline in human compassion. People worry that the misplaced emotional connection may have a negative psychological impact on the vulnerable groups. Finally, some people worry that when a person moves from interacting with a real robot doll to interacting with a human, the companion machine
Artificers bring unrealistic expectations.
So far, the research on the public's attitude towards robotic dolls is far from saturated. Scientists may have avoided this topic for a variety of reasons. Some people think it is a novel discussion, while others think it is too embarrassing as a study. Needless to say, this topic is indeed ethically, psychologically and socially relevant and deserves serious study. As far as the current situation is concerned, there are wide and recognized gaps in the current research. In a recent study, it was found that participants generally believed that it was easier and more acceptable to communicate with robot dolls than with humans. Women were more reluctant to embrace partner robots than men. The older generation found that the intimate relationship was not suitable for robots than the millennial generation.
In a world fighting for money, there will always be someone willing to provide anything for a dollar. We must ask these questions, put forward hypotheses, and prepare for the transition from science fiction to the real world.
