At CES 2025, American technology company Realbotix unveiled its latest innovation, Aria, an AI robot designed to serve as a female companion. Priced at $175,000 (around ₹1.5 crore), Aria has “facial expressions” and “realistic human features”, according to CNET.
The robot’s appearance is customizable, allowing users to change Aria’s face, hairstyle, and hair color. An X user featured Aria in a video, stating: “MEET ARIA – THE FEMALE COMPANION ROBOT.”
Realbotix emphasizes Aria’s “social intelligence, customization and realistic human characteristics”, with the robot designed for companionship and intimacy. Equipped with 17 motors from the neck, Aria can imitate mouth and eye movements. In particular, the robot uses RFID tags to recognize different facial attachments, thus adjusting its behavior according to the personality of the chosen head.
Public reactions
Social media reactions to Aria have been mixed, ranging from fascination to concern. Comments on the reveal video varied widely; one user remarked, “It’s a lot for one conversation, but it’s the future of technology I guess,” while another said, “Society needs help.” » A third user referenced the dystopian series Westworld, saying: “Oh Dang. It’s so weird.
Some users took a more humorous approach, with one commenting: “Love isn’t just blind.” It’s also expensive and robotic! » Another speculated on the future of the technology, suggesting that artificial wombs could soon become a topic of discussion, particularly among celebrities.
One user said in a concerned comment: “I used to think no men would buy this, but given how much men have spent on Onlyfans whores, I have no doubt there will be plenty of idiots with money who will queue up to buy this junk. »
Another user said: “It won’t be long before we have advanced robotic companions that not only look like pets like cats and dogs, but also mimic their behavior so convincingly that they become impossible to be distinguished from real animals. These AI-driven robotic animals will provide companionship. , emotional support and even interactive responses adapted to their owners, thus integrating them perfectly into daily life.
Prices and options
Aria is available in three versions: a bust model, priced at $10,000, a modular version for $150,000 and a free-standing model with a rolling base for $175,000, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
