

AI robot girlfriends are now a reality, with Realbotix unveiling "Aria," an advanced humanoid companion showcased at CES 2025. Priced at up to one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars, Aria features lifelike facial expressions, a mobile base, and AI designed for conversation and emotional connection, marketed as a solution for loneliness rather than physical intimacy. Despite its social companion focus, public reactions are divided, with some praising the innovation and others calling it unsettling or overpriced.