[Joe 6-pack]

I never thought of myself as particularly naive, but why would a sex robot need internet connectivity?

[a fool in paradise]

“for you own good”

Be seeing you, Number 6.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I never thought of myself as particularly naive, but why would a sex robot need internet connectivity?

The maker will require a $249/year subscription for automatic updates (new positions and techniques) that are necessary to avoid "security and reliability issues."

Nobody ever just sells stuff, any more. :)

[agere_contra]

why would a sex robot need internet connectivity?

I'm guessing it's because they're not actually clasical robots, i.e. autonomous. They're probably more like remote-operated devices.

[Vendome]

Zactly....

“Shush, baby. It’s just you, me and the wires in the wall...”

[Jonty30]

So they know what you lil and it becomes another way to control you.

[ptsal]

Variable intensity and duration are needed.

Those knobs have other uses.

[Pearls Before Swine]

It needs internet so it can report on your habits, so you can be provided with targeted marketing. Part of the service.

[SgtHooper]

Updates!? You know, new techniques! :-)

[Keyhopper]

Soundtrack???

[KarlInOhio]

I never thought of myself as particularly naive, but why would a sex robot need internet connectivity?

Advertising supported sexbots. Just when you are doing your business she starts shouting in your ear about Sherwin Williams ceiling paint.