未來(lái)機(jī)器人將滿足日常性生活需求
Sex between married couples will increasingly be saved for special occasions as robots step in to satisfy everyday needs, experts have predicted
專(zhuān)家預(yù)言，隨著機(jī)器人走入臥室滿足人們的日常性需求，已婚夫婦之間的性行為將越來(lái)越多地留給特殊的場(chǎng)合。
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) devices in the bedroom will be socially normal within 25 years, an international robotics conference has heard.
從國(guó)際機(jī)器人大會(huì)上獲悉，人工智能裝置在臥室中的使用將在25年內(nèi)成為一種社會(huì)常態(tài)。
Comparing sex robots to the rise of the ebook, Dr Trudy Barber, a pioneer in the impact of technology on sexual intercourse, said the machines would enable people to greater appreciate “the real thing”.
研究技術(shù)對(duì)兩性影響的先驅(qū)特魯?shù)习筒┦堪褭C(jī)器人與電子書(shū)的出現(xiàn)相提并論。她說(shuō)，這些機(jī)器人將使人們可以更大程度地珍視“真實(shí)的東西”。
Devices such as Rocky or Roxxxy True Companion can currently be bought for around 7,000 pounds, but advances in the field are predicted to make sex robots increasingly lifelike and affordable.
諸如名為“洛基”或“洛克西真實(shí)伴侶”的設(shè)備，目前花大約7000英鎊就能買(mǎi)到，但是預(yù)料這一領(lǐng)域內(nèi)的科技進(jìn)步將使性愛(ài)機(jī)器人變得更逼真和廉價(jià)。
Speaking yesterday at the International Congress of Love and Sex with Robotics, Dr Barber said people’s growing immersion in technology means it was only a matter of time before it takes a mainstream role in sex.
巴伯博士在昨天的“機(jī)器人愛(ài)情與性愛(ài)國(guó)際大會(huì)”上發(fā)言時(shí)說(shuō)，人類(lèi)越來(lái)越多地沉浸在科技中，意味著科技在性愛(ài)方面扮演主流角色只是一個(gè)時(shí)間問(wèn)題。
“It could be that we are so busy with our lives, we are so embedded in our technological narrative that the idea of engaging in long-distance sex and robot sex is actually a natural process in our evolutionary cycle,” she said.
她說(shuō)：“可能我們的生活十分忙碌，我們很大程度地沉浸于這樣一種科技的敘事中，即從事遠(yuǎn)距離性愛(ài)和機(jī)器人性愛(ài)的設(shè)想實(shí)際上將是我們進(jìn)化周期中的自然過(guò)程。”
“I think what will happen is that they will make real-time relationships more valuable and exciting.”
“我認(rèn)為未來(lái)將發(fā)生的事情是它們將使實(shí)時(shí)的兩性關(guān)系變得更加珍貴和令人興奮。”
However, AI experts have been warning that a generation of adolescents risk “l(fā)osing their virginity” to humanoid devices and growing up with an unrealistic conception of sex.
不過(guò)，人工智能專(zhuān)家一直警告說(shuō)，整整一代的青少年有可能“失貞”于類(lèi)人的機(jī)器裝置，并在不真實(shí)的性愛(ài)概念中長(zhǎng)大成人。
In June leading scientist Dr Noel Sharkey, a former advisor to the UN, called on governments to prevent robotics being hijacked by the sex industry.
今年6月，知名科學(xué)家、聯(lián)合國(guó)前顧問(wèn)尼爾.夏基呼吁各國(guó)政府防止機(jī)器人技術(shù)淪為色情行業(yè)的工具。
But Dr Barber said，“The question is not “when will it become acceptable” but “when will we integrate”.”
但是巴伯博士表示，“問(wèn)題不是它何時(shí)能夠被人們接受，而是我們何時(shí)能夠融入。”
“We are able to have so many colours on our sexual pallet now; I think we’d be daft not explore them.”
“我們現(xiàn)在的性愛(ài)調(diào)色板上可以有如此繽紛的色彩，我認(rèn)為不對(duì)它們進(jìn)行探索將是愚蠢的。”
Questions that will face regulators involve how much data to allow robots to collect about their human partners and send back to their manufacturers.
監(jiān)管機(jī)構(gòu)將面臨的問(wèn)題包括允許機(jī)器人收集多少有關(guān)其人類(lèi)伴侶的數(shù)據(jù)并把這些數(shù)據(jù)反饋至制造商。
Others include whether to legislate for purely passive robots, or to allow devices which entice humans to have sex, and whether robots would have to make clear that they are machines rather than humans.
其他問(wèn)題包括是否要以法律規(guī)定機(jī)器人的純被動(dòng)性，即是否允許機(jī)器人引誘人類(lèi)與其發(fā)生性關(guān)系，以及機(jī)器人是否需要向?qū)Ψ奖砻髯约菏菣C(jī)器而非人類(lèi)。
Kate Devlin, computing expert at Goldsmiths, University of London, said it was probable future sex robots would be designed to learn their human partner’s sexual preferences to improve performance.
倫敦大學(xué)戈德史密斯學(xué)院計(jì)算機(jī)技術(shù)專(zhuān)家凱特德夫林說(shuō)，未來(lái)的性愛(ài)機(jī)器人很可能被設(shè)計(jì)成能夠?qū)W習(xí)其人類(lèi)伴侶的性愛(ài)偏好以改善性能。
“Companion” devices such as the Pepper robot are being increasingly used to provide stimulation to elderly people, particularly in Asian countries such as Japan.
諸如“胡椒”機(jī)器人之列的“伴侶”裝置正在越來(lái)越多地被用于為老年人提供刺激，尤其是在日本等亞洲國(guó)家。
Created two years ago, the humanoid robot is designed with the ability to read certain emotions from analysing expressions and voice tones.
兩年前問(wèn)世的“胡椒”人形機(jī)器人被設(shè)計(jì)成擁有通過(guò)分析表情和語(yǔ)調(diào)理解某些情緒的能力。
Scientists have said there is evidence the devices are being used by parents to keep their children company.
科學(xué)家已經(jīng)表示，有證據(jù)表明這些裝置正在被家長(zhǎng)們用來(lái)為兒童提供陪伴。
Professor Sharkey yesterday challenged the prediction that sex robots would become mainstream.
昨天，夏基教授挑戰(zhàn)了性愛(ài)機(jī)器人會(huì)成為主流的說(shuō)法。
“Sex robots will be used within the next decade but it is doubtful if they will become a societal norm although surveys show that around 10% would be prepared to use them.”
“性愛(ài)機(jī)器人會(huì)在下個(gè)10年流行，盡管已經(jīng)有10%的人準(zhǔn)備好使用它們，但對(duì)于它會(huì)成為社會(huì)主流我表示懷疑。”
"They are more likely to be viewed as tools for masturbation although having a humanoid body may make a difference to the fantasy.”
“盡管有一個(gè)真實(shí)的像人一樣的造型與單純幻想相比很不同，但機(jī)器人大多仍只會(huì)是自慰的工具而已。”
"Would you leave your sex robot out if your mum came to visit?
“如果你媽媽來(lái)了，你會(huì)把你的性愛(ài)機(jī)器人扔掉嗎？”
"Prostitution has been around for thousands of years and yet has never been socially normalised. "
“賣(mài)淫也都已存在了幾千年了，不是也從未能成為社會(huì)主流嗎？”
"The problem is the same for both. "
“二者情況相似。”
"With sex robots and prostitution, you are having a one way relationship with an object or a person that does not return your love except by pretence."
“性愛(ài)機(jī)器人，或者賣(mài)淫，都是你和一個(gè)物體或是一個(gè)人之間單向的關(guān)系，你永遠(yuǎn)都不會(huì)得到愛(ài)的回應(yīng)，除非偽裝。”
Sex between married couples will increasingly be saved for special occasions as robots step in to satisfy everyday needs, experts have predicted
專(zhuān)家預(yù)言，隨著機(jī)器人走入臥室滿足人們的日常性需求，已婚夫婦之間的性行為將越來(lái)越多地留給特殊的場(chǎng)合。
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) devices in the bedroom will be socially normal within 25 years, an international robotics conference has heard.
從國(guó)際機(jī)器人大會(huì)上獲悉，人工智能裝置在臥室中的使用將在25年內(nèi)成為一種社會(huì)常態(tài)。
Comparing sex robots to the rise of the ebook, Dr Trudy Barber, a pioneer in the impact of technology on sexual intercourse, said the machines would enable people to greater appreciate “the real thing”.
研究技術(shù)對(duì)兩性影響的先驅(qū)特魯?shù)习筒┦堪褭C(jī)器人與電子書(shū)的出現(xiàn)相提并論。她說(shuō)，這些機(jī)器人將使人們可以更大程度地珍視“真實(shí)的東西”。
Devices such as Rocky or Roxxxy True Companion can currently be bought for around 7,000 pounds, but advances in the field are predicted to make sex robots increasingly lifelike and affordable.
諸如名為“洛基”或“洛克西真實(shí)伴侶”的設(shè)備，目前花大約7000英鎊就能買(mǎi)到，但是預(yù)料這一領(lǐng)域內(nèi)的科技進(jìn)步將使性愛(ài)機(jī)器人變得更逼真和廉價(jià)。
Speaking yesterday at the International Congress of Love and Sex with Robotics, Dr Barber said people’s growing immersion in technology means it was only a matter of time before it takes a mainstream role in sex.
巴伯博士在昨天的“機(jī)器人愛(ài)情與性愛(ài)國(guó)際大會(huì)”上發(fā)言時(shí)說(shuō)，人類(lèi)越來(lái)越多地沉浸在科技中，意味著科技在性愛(ài)方面扮演主流角色只是一個(gè)時(shí)間問(wèn)題。
“It could be that we are so busy with our lives, we are so embedded in our technological narrative that the idea of engaging in long-distance sex and robot sex is actually a natural process in our evolutionary cycle,” she said.
她說(shuō)：“可能我們的生活十分忙碌，我們很大程度地沉浸于這樣一種科技的敘事中，即從事遠(yuǎn)距離性愛(ài)和機(jī)器人性愛(ài)的設(shè)想實(shí)際上將是我們進(jìn)化周期中的自然過(guò)程。”
“I think what will happen is that they will make real-time relationships more valuable and exciting.”
“我認(rèn)為未來(lái)將發(fā)生的事情是它們將使實(shí)時(shí)的兩性關(guān)系變得更加珍貴和令人興奮。”
However, AI experts have been warning that a generation of adolescents risk “l(fā)osing their virginity” to humanoid devices and growing up with an unrealistic conception of sex.
不過(guò)，人工智能專(zhuān)家一直警告說(shuō)，整整一代的青少年有可能“失貞”于類(lèi)人的機(jī)器裝置，并在不真實(shí)的性愛(ài)概念中長(zhǎng)大成人。
In June leading scientist Dr Noel Sharkey, a former advisor to the UN, called on governments to prevent robotics being hijacked by the sex industry.
今年6月，知名科學(xué)家、聯(lián)合國(guó)前顧問(wèn)尼爾.夏基呼吁各國(guó)政府防止機(jī)器人技術(shù)淪為色情行業(yè)的工具。
But Dr Barber said，“The question is not “when will it become acceptable” but “when will we integrate”.”
但是巴伯博士表示，“問(wèn)題不是它何時(shí)能夠被人們接受，而是我們何時(shí)能夠融入。”
“We are able to have so many colours on our sexual pallet now; I think we’d be daft not explore them.”
“我們現(xiàn)在的性愛(ài)調(diào)色板上可以有如此繽紛的色彩，我認(rèn)為不對(duì)它們進(jìn)行探索將是愚蠢的。”
Questions that will face regulators involve how much data to allow robots to collect about their human partners and send back to their manufacturers.
監(jiān)管機(jī)構(gòu)將面臨的問(wèn)題包括允許機(jī)器人收集多少有關(guān)其人類(lèi)伴侶的數(shù)據(jù)并把這些數(shù)據(jù)反饋至制造商。
Others include whether to legislate for purely passive robots, or to allow devices which entice humans to have sex, and whether robots would have to make clear that they are machines rather than humans.
其他問(wèn)題包括是否要以法律規(guī)定機(jī)器人的純被動(dòng)性，即是否允許機(jī)器人引誘人類(lèi)與其發(fā)生性關(guān)系，以及機(jī)器人是否需要向?qū)Ψ奖砻髯约菏菣C(jī)器而非人類(lèi)。
Kate Devlin, computing expert at Goldsmiths, University of London, said it was probable future sex robots would be designed to learn their human partner’s sexual preferences to improve performance.
倫敦大學(xué)戈德史密斯學(xué)院計(jì)算機(jī)技術(shù)專(zhuān)家凱特德夫林說(shuō)，未來(lái)的性愛(ài)機(jī)器人很可能被設(shè)計(jì)成能夠?qū)W習(xí)其人類(lèi)伴侶的性愛(ài)偏好以改善性能。
“Companion” devices such as the Pepper robot are being increasingly used to provide stimulation to elderly people, particularly in Asian countries such as Japan.
諸如“胡椒”機(jī)器人之列的“伴侶”裝置正在越來(lái)越多地被用于為老年人提供刺激，尤其是在日本等亞洲國(guó)家。
Created two years ago, the humanoid robot is designed with the ability to read certain emotions from analysing expressions and voice tones.
兩年前問(wèn)世的“胡椒”人形機(jī)器人被設(shè)計(jì)成擁有通過(guò)分析表情和語(yǔ)調(diào)理解某些情緒的能力。
Scientists have said there is evidence the devices are being used by parents to keep their children company.
科學(xué)家已經(jīng)表示，有證據(jù)表明這些裝置正在被家長(zhǎng)們用來(lái)為兒童提供陪伴。
Professor Sharkey yesterday challenged the prediction that sex robots would become mainstream.
昨天，夏基教授挑戰(zhàn)了性愛(ài)機(jī)器人會(huì)成為主流的說(shuō)法。
“Sex robots will be used within the next decade but it is doubtful if they will become a societal norm although surveys show that around 10% would be prepared to use them.”
“性愛(ài)機(jī)器人會(huì)在下個(gè)10年流行，盡管已經(jīng)有10%的人準(zhǔn)備好使用它們，但對(duì)于它會(huì)成為社會(huì)主流我表示懷疑。”
"They are more likely to be viewed as tools for masturbation although having a humanoid body may make a difference to the fantasy.”
“盡管有一個(gè)真實(shí)的像人一樣的造型與單純幻想相比很不同，但機(jī)器人大多仍只會(huì)是自慰的工具而已。”
"Would you leave your sex robot out if your mum came to visit?
“如果你媽媽來(lái)了，你會(huì)把你的性愛(ài)機(jī)器人扔掉嗎？”
"Prostitution has been around for thousands of years and yet has never been socially normalised. "
“賣(mài)淫也都已存在了幾千年了，不是也從未能成為社會(huì)主流嗎？”
"The problem is the same for both. "
“二者情況相似。”
"With sex robots and prostitution, you are having a one way relationship with an object or a person that does not return your love except by pretence."
“性愛(ài)機(jī)器人，或者賣(mài)淫，都是你和一個(gè)物體或是一個(gè)人之間單向的關(guān)系，你永遠(yuǎn)都不會(huì)得到愛(ài)的回應(yīng)，除非偽裝。”
