Lovense, a brand recognized for app-connected sex toys, unveiled an AI-powered companion doll named Emily at CES 2026. The product integrates physical design with conversational artificial intelligence.
Product Specifications
Emily is a life-size doll featuring a silicone exterior and a fully posable internal skeleton. It incorporates limited facial movement, including mouth articulation, designed for expressive interaction.
Artificial Intelligence Integration
The doll's core functionality relies on its AI system. This system enables Emily to engage in conversations, retain information from past interactions, and adapt its personality over time based on user preferences.
Connectivity and Customization
Emily connects to the Lovense application via Bluetooth, facilitating AI interaction even when not physically present with the doll. The doll's physical characteristics and AI personality are customizable. The system can also generate and send AI-powered selfies upon user request. CNET Senior Producer Jesse Orrall met with Lovense executives, though direct testing of Emily's chat features was not conducted on-site.
Company Positioning
Lovense describes Emily primarily as a form of companionship rather than solely a sex device. The company's website states that Emily is designed to support confidence-building through non-judgmental connection and facilitate intimate expression. Lovense positions the doll as an element within a larger ecosystem, combining hardware, software, and personalized machine learning experiences.
Market Context
This introduction follows the debut of other companion robots, such as Aria, a soft-skin humanoid robot from Realbotix, which was showcased at CES 2025. Realbotix has since expanded its customizable robot offerings into sectors beyond sex technology, including media, healthcare, and corporate services.
Pricing and Availability
The Emily companion doll is projected to retail between $4,000 and $8,000, with variations based on customization levels. Lovense anticipates shipping the product in 2027. Reservations can be made via the company's website for a fee of $200 to join the waitlist.