The concept of sex dolls has a complicated history that spans centuries, and it's difficult to attribute the invention to one person. However, various accounts and legends are indicating early forms of sex dolls in different cultures.
The first concept of sex dolls
One of the earliest references to something resembling a sex doll comes from the writings of Spanish and French sailors in the 17th century. These sailors would coin "dame de voyage" in French, or "dama de viaje" in Spanish, which translates to "lady of the journey."
These temporary companions were made from sewn cloth or old clothes and were used to provide sexual relief during long sea voyages. These are considered the forerunners of the modern full size sex doll.
modern sex doll
The technology and realism of sex dolls have evolved significantly over time, especially with the advancement of materials like silicone and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), and in recent years the incorporation of artificial intelligence.
The modern sex doll as we understand it today has no single inventor, but is the result of gradual advances in technology and art.
In the 20th century, sex dolls began to be produced and sold commercially, but these early versions were usually inflatable and unrealistic.
Lifelike 20th century dolls
The shift toward more lifelike dolls began in the 1990s and early 2000s, with companies like BestRealDoll (founded by Andy in 2017) leading the way in creating lifelike silicone sex dolls.
The future of sex dolls? Sex robot? !
The shift from traditional sex dolls to sex robots and sex dolls integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) represents a major leap in technology and interactivity. This evolution reflects broader trends in robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as changing social attitudes toward technology and sex. Here's an overview of this shift and what it means:
The leap from inanimate sex dolls to robots involves combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and sometimes virtual reality (VR) to create companions that can move, respond, and interact with the user in a more realistic way. These technologies allow sex robots to perform a range of actions, mimic human expressions and, in some cases, carry out simple conversations.
Of course, the detachable sex doll heads and sex doll torsos are also a major feature of theirs, giving many people a lot of choices. The transformation of sex doll technology and materials will provide people with more and more choices.