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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Emily connects to the Lovense app via Bluetooth, which allows users to interact with the AI even when they're not physically with the doll. CNET's senior producer, Jesse Orrall, who had the opportunity to speak to Lovense executives, said that Emily's physical features and personality are customizable, and that it can send AI-generated selfies on request. (Orrall was unable to test Emily's chat features on site.)
The next phase of human-AI relationships
Perhaps Lovense isn't selling a doll so much as a roadmap for a long-term relationship. During CES demos, the company framed the product less as a sex device and more as a form of companionship. The company's website says Emily can help you build confidence through judgment-free connection and safe, intimate expression through exploration.
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