Sex sales: China’s sex doll revolution with an AI-morous embrace
In a bold leap forward, China’s WMDoll is shaking up the sex toys industry with its cutting-edge, AI-enhanced creations, promising heightened interactivity and a surge in sex doll sales. With state-of-the-art technology behind the scenes, these sophisticated companions are transforming the market.
It’s no secret that life’s little pleasures often come with a twist, and China’s WMDoll is adding quite the spin to the sex doll scene. The tech-savvy titan expects to see an impressive 30% boost in sales this year, thanks to a dazzling embrace of open-source generative AI that’s giving its products a futuristic, interactive flourish.
Liu Jiangxia, the trailblazing founder and CEO, couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The inclusion of large language models (LLMs) makes the dolls more responsive and interactive, offering users a superior experience.”
It seems the tech world is abuzz with excitement over WMDoll’s AI-infused marvels.
From its base in Zhongshan, nestled in the innovative heart of Guangdong province, WMDoll is breaking new ground with its flagship MetaBox series.
These state-of-the-art anthropomorphic companions come alive with AI modules linked to cloud computing centres, making them truly international by adjusting to regional servers.
Tapping into open-source platforms like Meta Platforms’ Llama AI models, WMDoll has capitalised on a world of possibilities.
Open-source technology, after all, allows creative minds global access to modify, improve, and adapt software solutions, something that’s revolutionised China’s tech landscape over the years.
Once OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT in 2022, a flood of AI investments swept the globe. WMDoll wasted no time in diving into these newly charted waters, eager to innovate the sex toy industry.
In 2024, over 100 prototypes of the LLM-powered MetaBox series were dispatched to their eager customers across North America and Europe, SCMP reported.
Evolving from mere physical replicas with soft skin and responsive sounds, WMDoll’s new AI-genius dolls offer up to eight distinct “personalities” and can even continue conversations days later, an enticing prospect for an engaging experience.
Cost-wise, these technological wonders will set you back an additional US$100 to US$200 over existing models, traditionally priced between US$1,500 and US$2,000. Plus, users will pay for token usage after the first year, tokens being the building blocks of generative AI’s data processing magic.
WMDoll’s latest models include a function that allows users to delete archived data effortlessly, said Liu.
“All data is stored locally and we don’t have access.”
With plans to embrace DeepSeek’s AI models, standing as a beacon of change amidst US sanctions, WMDoll’s appetite for innovation is boundless. Compared to international competitors, Liu proudly points out WMDoll’s edge in labour and raw material costs.
Meanwhile, fellow Shenzhen-based pioneer Starpery Technology is keeping pace, crafting its own LLMs embedded with sensors for a heartwarming touch. Here, the sex doll evolution marks a shift from basic chats to meaningful connections.
Founded in 2010 with a humble mannequin-making background, WMDoll found its stride as an adult toy powerhouse only years later. Yet, it’s with AI that they truly broke the mould, broadening horizons and expanding overseas, where a whopping 90% of sales now take place.
Despite battling tariffs under the Trump administration, which saw creative cost-splitting between distributors, WMDoll remains unbowed. Future plans include a wearable AI device to enhance non-smart models and a partnership with Shenzhen’s Mind with Heart Robotics, for dolls with dynamic facial expressions and lifelike movements.
As WMDoll propels into a high-tech future, it’s clear that Beijing’s brightest understand: sometimes the biggest risqué is innovating as if the sky’s the limit—even for the cheekiest of industries.
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