Lovense debuted at CES 2026 with a product that is hard to ignore. The brand, known for its app-connected sex toys, unveiled an AI-powered companion doll that combines physical intimacy with conversational intelligence.
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The life-size doll, called Emily, features a realistic silicone exterior, a fully posable internal skeleton, and limited facial movement, including mouth motion, for a more expressive interaction.
But Lovense says that the doll’s hardware is only half the story. The real pitch is the emotional software. What makes Emily different isn’t only what “she” can do, but what the AI system can remember.
The doll is capable of holding conversations, remembering past interactions and adapting its personality to your liking over time. That means Emily doesn’t just respond, she accumulates.
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One year later, at CES 2026, the Lovense companion doll demonstrates how the trajectory of sex robots mirrors the trajectory of the technology itself — from novelty to utility to attachment. And as AI companions grow more prevalent, the line between product and partners becomes harder to define.
Lovense ‘Emily’ companion doll pricing and availability
According to the company, the doll will cost between $4,000 and $8,000, depending on the level of customization, and is expected to ship in 2027. You can now join the waitlist on the website with a reservation fee of $200.
Whether the idea of an AI companion doll feels fascinating, uncanny or somewhere in between, its presence at CES says a lot about where things are headed.
As artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and speakers, products like Emily hint at a future where AI sex robots are no longer just programmable, but increasingly personal. Let’s just hope Emily doesn’t turn out like Ava in Ex Machina.
