{"id":44636,"date":"2017-07-05T00:20:29","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T00:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=44636"},"modified":"2017-07-05T00:20:29","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T00:20:29","slug":"sex-robots-used-elderly-help-overcome-anxiety-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=44636","title":{"rendered":"Sex robots could be used by the elderly to help them overcome anxiety and erectile dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"

A report revealed the devices a would be beneficial for the elderly or infirm – but models currently cost more than \u00a310k<\/span><\/p>\n

Pensioners could use robots for \u201csex therapy\u201d as machines become increasingly life-like in the next 50 years.<\/p>\n

The ultra-realistic robots are being touted as ways for the elderly and disabled to have sex as well as \u201csexual healing\u201d for conditions such as anxiety and erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

The Foundation for Responsible Robotics looked at the use of sex bots so they can give recommendations to policy makers about an industry not yet regulated by governments.<\/p>\n

Its report found there are benefits to the devices but called for a ban on sex robots being marketed as potential \u201ccure\u201d for paedophiles and rapists – warning this could normalise such behaviours.<\/p>\n

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But currently the models cost around \u00a310,000<\/span> <\/span>(Photo: Getty)<\/span><\/p>\n

Professor Noel Sharkey, head judge of TV show Robot Wars and part of the team which carried out the research, said: \u201cOf course the elderly in care homes do want to have sex but it\u2019s kind of against their dignity, especially if they have severe Alzheimer\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cIf somebody has social anxiety about having sex or has problems, they get a personal practice without it involving another human being.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually you will have a prostitute surrogate so it might be good for healing from that perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also been proposed for some people who have disabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robots currently cost more than \u00a310,000 for latest models which can be physically customised depending on the buyer\u2019s preferences. Experts say we are half a century away from them being almost indistinguishable from humans.<\/p>\n

The main use of sex robots is currently as an alternative to prostitution in parts of Asia, including South Korea and Japan, as well as Europe.<\/p>\n

The team behind the study also looked at a company in Japan called Trottla, which is manufacturing child look-alike devices for paedophiles.<\/p>\n

Prof Sharkey said: \u201cSome would say it\u2019s better they rape robots than real people but there are other people saying this would encourage rapists more.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say it would encourage paedophilia and make it more acceptable to assault children and it\u2019s not a good idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report said sex robots could have detachable parts which can be sterilised to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.<\/p>\n

Four US companies are selling an assortment of the androids aimed at both men and women with names including Roxxxy Gold and Harry Harddrive.<\/p>\n

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