Lovense launches an AI 'companion doll' at CES

Lovense has unveiled a life-size AI companion doll at CES, marketed as a solution to loneliness. This doll, named Emily in promotional materials, boasts human-like cognition and emotional awareness, aiming to foster deeper user relationships over time. Hardware features include a posable skeleton and basic facial movement mechanisms for conveying expressions. The doll's Bluetooth connectivity allows integration with the Lovense ecosystem and offers eight hours of battery life. Its AI is designed to remember past conversations, facilitating a stronger bond between the user and the doll. Users can also interact with the AI remotely via the Lovense app and receive AI-generated selfies. Lovense suggests this doll could help users improve their real-world social engagement. However, the company has a history of data privacy concerns, including a 2017 incident where private moments were recorded and a 2025 security flaw allowing account hijacking. Pricing and availability for the doll have not yet been announced, with a presale expected soon. It is anticipated that the doll will be quite expensive.