Designer Stefan Ulrich has come up with what could be an early prototype of a real body pillow girlfriend. He calls it Funktionide, an "emotional robot" that changes form depending on how you hold it. Combined with advanced robotics, this could yield something that is soft, cuddly, humanoid, and capable of intelligent conversation. Yes, and it breathes. You can see a slightly intimate video of a guy and his Functionide above.
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Funktionide hints at the future of body pillows
Come to my #SDCC2019 signing and giveaway this morning at 10AM at the Tor Booth, 2701
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Learn how to draw portraits, comic books, & more with this training
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This bundle teaches you how to market on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, & more
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