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Some human beings have already swapped people for sex robots, a top manufacturer has claimed.

Silicone Lovers told Daily Star Online there is "no turning back" because of rapidly evolving technology.

It is set to produce "hyper-realistic" dolls in China, adding to its vast range of AI girlfriends on offer.

But as the production of sex dolls becomes so advanced, it says some people are already switching from human partners to robotic ones.

Asked if humans would one day trade real people for sex robots, co-founder Louie Love told Daily Star Online: "It's too late for that.

"It's already happening, at least it is with sex dolls, and there's no turning back.

(Image: SILICONE LOVERS)

"Each doll offers a unique experience entirely as they are fully customisable. From the head to the toenails, to body shape, vagina style and hair style, freckles and tattoos, everything on our dolls can be completely personalised to suit individual tastes.

"Customers can create a unique doll completely from scratch or work with the hundreds of faces and body types we have available to customise. "

The Silicone Lovers boss adds a new range of sex robots will be made in a factory in China that "looks like something out of Westworld".

Westworld was a hit HBO show that depicted humans interacting with robots in a designed world.

Among its feats will be humanoid movement, voice recognition and upgraded sensors.

Asked how far we are away from sex robots being unrecognisable from humans, Mr Love said we are "already there".

(Image: SILICONE LOVERS)

He told us: "In terms of the dolls having fully autonomous robotics, and physical movements that convincingly replicate humans, I'm not sure the technology is quite there yet.

"No matter how realistic they look, as soon as you see their mouths move, it can be rather awkward, and you can tell straight away that they're humanoids.

"That's when they drop sharply into 'uncanny valley' territory so I think we have quite a way to go before we are seeing robots that are completely indiscernible from humans.

"It may well be many decades not years as many wish."

The sex robot technology industry continues to serve customers around the globe.

Realbotix is planning to install sex robots with vision, while Cloud Climax will soon produce AI girlfriends that "breathe".

(Image: SILICONE LOVERS)

Commenting on its plans, Mr Love told us last week: "We’re learning more about their robotics and AI and plan to introduce some higher tech models to our range in 2020.

"We also plan to work with another love doll manufacturer who are also leading the pack in the robotics department, with workshops that look like something out of Westworld.

"Both companies have a focus on hyperrealism, AI and actual robotic movement.

"They have voice recognition, eye and neck movement, mouths that sync with speaking, built in sensors to react to touch, internal heating and a fully articulated skeleton which can stand.

(Image: SHANGMEI DOLL)

"They can also carry on a basic conversation with you and are equipped with AI learning technology to improve and remember conversations.

"Most of our customers are still on the fence when it comes to AI in its current form.

"They are very curious and interested in the advances, but most are holding out until it really improves.

"In a way it can be more magical to fantasise and give your doll its own voice rather than one created in a robotic accent that says things other people have initially programmed."