The porn tube company xHamster made it public that they want to take a first robotic star under contract. They are currently looking out for a manufacturer that could work with them to take the first step to android porn production. Are the days of human porn stars numbered?
A representative for the company explained: »We’ve always been at the forefront of sex-tech. In 2007, we were a pioneer among the early tube sites, and in the years since have led to site security, consumer privacy, sexual education, VR and most recently artificial intelligence. Over the past year, we’ve built an AI database that we hope will help us not only identify adult performers but has provided the raw data to help us develop the next generation of adult entertainment — the first AI adult star.«
He added: »We’ve been encouraged by the incredible work being done by those inside and outside of our industry, professional and amateur, in regard to love dolls. We believe there is tremendous potential, not only as a consumer product but as a central part of adult film production.«
The tubing company is pointing out the many advantages that would come along with porn productions. »Not only would an AI performer avoid some of the complicated regulations of workplace health and safety and consent, but the cost could be amortized over perhaps hundreds of shoots. The traditional costs, including fees, testing, travel and lodging would be close to zero.«
»We know from building our own proprietary love doll in 2017, xHamsterina, that the physical adaptability would allow for countless variations in appearance, with little or no lost setup time. However, our own doll is not robotically equipped, and we believe that it is better to partner with someone already invested in the field. A love doll might not yet be able to take the place of most performers, at least in the historic adult film format. However, we do believe that, with robotic technology and our own developments in AI, that we could begin to supplement production, beginning with certain fetishes and shorter clips.«
The goal would be to create a sex doll that can play off the co-star and react to the needs and deeds of the other scene partner.
»We’re looking to begin production in early summer, following a series of ‘auditions’ and test shoots in Los Angeles with various robot love dolls will be paired with bio-male and female talent in April. We’re interested in meeting with manufacturers about a possible partnership. We are one of the 100 most-visited sites in the world, with over 40 million visitors every day. We are prepared to offer not only our technology but funding.«