Who invented sex doll: historical evolution and technological progress
sex dolls, as an adult product, have attracted more and more attention in recent years. Whether in movies, TV series, or on the Internet, the topic of sex dolls has always been controversial. From the earliest "simulated women" to modern high-tech humanoid dolls, love dolls have a long and complicated history. So, who invented the sex doll? What kind of evolution has this invention undergone? This article will take you into the history of life size sex doll, explore its origins, technological development, and its impact on social culture.
The early origins of love doll
Although today's sexdolls look exquisite and technological, their origins are not as dependent on computer technology as modern technology products. The prototype of real sex dolls can be traced back to several centuries ago. In fact, there have been items that simulate the female body in human history, and the earliest record appeared in the 16th century.
1. Ancient "substitutes"
According to historians, as early as the 16th century, European navigators would bring some "substitutes" during their voyages to meet physiological needs. These "substitutes" were usually simple dummies made of cloth, wood, or animal skins, intended to provide comfort. Although these items are not completely comparable to modern real sex doll, they are undoubtedly the prototypes of modern life like sex doll.
2. Improvements in the 19th century
After entering the 19th century, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing technology has developed rapidly. At this time, craftsmen in some European countries began to try to make more realistic lifelike sex doll. In these early models, although their appearance and materials are relatively simple, their form and function have been significantly improved compared to the previous wooden and cloth dummies.
3. The birth of the "navy doll"
One of the most historically significant early sex doll inventions appeared in the late 19th century. These items, called "navy dolls", were designed specifically for seafarers. They were usually made of rubber and other soft materials, and their purpose was to provide a kind of mental and physical comfort to lonely crew members during long sea voyages. This "navy doll" began to appear around the 1860s and gradually spread to other places.
The 20th century: Technological leap and the birth of modern sex dolls
In the 20th century, with the development of science and technology, the manufacture of sex doll began to enter a new stage. From the innovation of materials to the evolution of forms, the appearance and functions of sex doll gradually approached real humans.
1. The advent of silicone dolls
In the 1960s, silicone, a new material, began to be widely used. Silicone has good softness, elasticity and touch, so it is widely used to make real sex dolls. Although the dolls of this period looked more realistic, the technology and materials were still limited, and they mainly relied on handmade production. Therefore, they were expensive and less popular.
2. Adult marketization in the 1970s
In the 1970s, with the rise of the sexual liberation movement, the sex industry gradually became an important business field. Although sexdoll are still niche products, they began to appear in adult stores and adult movies. Dolls of this period usually use soft plastic or rubber materials, are larger in size, and have simple appearances. Although the technology is still limited, their appearance marks the gradual move of love dolls from a secret private item to the mass market.
3. High-end in the 1990s
In the 1990s, with the popularization of the Internet and the development of the adult industry, the design and production technology of life size sex doll entered a new stage. Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea began to become major manufacturing locations, especially in Japan, where some sex doll brands called "Virtual Lovers" emerged. These dolls not only have a higher degree of appearance simulation, but also can simulate some basic human movements, such as chest vibration and other functions. In addition, the facial design, skin color selection and hairstyle style of the dolls are more personalized, meeting the different needs of consumers.
21st century: The rise of high-tech love doll
In the 21st century, the advancement of science and technology has promoted a huge leap in sexdolls. With the integration of 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc., modern real sex dolls are no longer simple inflatable toys, but have become a complex intelligent product.
1. Application of 3D printing technology
The emergence of 3D printing technology has brought revolutionary changes to the production of real sex doll. Through 3D printing technology, manufacturers can customize the appearance, body shape and characteristics of dolls according to consumer needs. This not only makes the production process more efficient, but also greatly improves the personalization of the product. In addition, 3D printing technology also makes the materials used in the production process more diverse, providing a more comfortable and durable tactile experience.
2. Integration of artificial intelligence
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, modern high-end life like sex doll are equipped with intelligent systems. These systems enable the dolls to "sense" the surrounding environment and interact with users. For example, modern lifelike sex doll can respond to voice commands and even simulate conversations with users. The addition of these technologies not only improves the user experience, but also gradually transforms sex dolls from pure physical entities to interactive virtual partners.
3. Real-life appearance and function
Today's sexdoll have reached an extremely high level in appearance and function. Through the application of high-tech materials, the skin texture of these dolls is closer to real people, and can even simulate the physiological characteristics of the skin such as temperature and humidity. At the same time, the design of the internal structure is more in line with the human body, and can achieve various postures and movements. More importantly, modern sex doll can be easily cleaned after use, ensuring long-term hygiene.
Social and cultural impact of sex dolls
Despite the continuous technological advancement of sex doll, they are still a controversial topic. As market demand continues to grow, love dolls have triggered extensive discussions on ethics, psychology, and social responsibility.
1. Gender and objectification
Some critics believe that the existence of life size sex doll exacerbates the problem of gender objectification. These dolls are usually designed to be perfect female images, and their existence may strengthen the objectification of female bodies and may even affect users' perceptions of real interpersonal relationships.
2. Loneliness and social substitution
There is also a view that love doll can, to some extent, serve as a "social substitute" for lonely people, providing certain psychological comfort for those who have difficulty establishing emotional connections. As social isolation and emotional disorders become increasingly serious, the emergence of sexdolls provides a new emotional dependence for some people.
3. Future prospects
With the continuous advancement of technology, real sex dolls in the future may be more intelligent and even able to simulate complete human emotions and behaviors. They may not only be sex toys, but also become a virtual companion for lonely people, and even establish deep emotional connections with humans. However, whether this progress will change human emotions and gender cognition still needs time to observe.
Conclusion
From the simple cloth mannequins in ancient times to today's intelligent real sex doll, the invention and development of life like sex doll have gone through a long process. Although its inventor or founder is difficult to determine, it is certain that it is the product of social, technological and cultural changes over the years. With the continuous development of science and technology, lifelike sex doll have not only become an important area of the adult market, but also have a profound impact on social gender concepts, loneliness and interpersonal relationships. In the future, whether sex dolls will become a part of human emotional life is worthy of our in-depth thinking and discussion.
