THE ROBOT apocalypse depicted in films like Terminator could be more of a sex bot revolution, because according to new research four in 10 people would get it on with a droid.

The study on society's views on sex robots also found that curiosity would lead one in four Americans to bonk off with a machine at least once, just to try it.

3 Sex robots are due to go on sale this year for the costly sum of £8,000 Credit: Rex Features

Sex robots are expected to go on sale this year, with several startups working on lifelike pleasure droids aimed at both men and women.

They include Harmony, a female bot that touts a self-lubricating vagina and touch sensors, and Henry, a 6ft tall male version with a "superhuman sex drive".

And a significant amount of yanks (who may have binged on too many episodes of Westworld) are surprisingly open to this impending era of sex tech.

An eye-opening 16 per cent of Americans said they would have sex with a robot "frequently" were they readily available.

3 Male sex robots with AI-powered personalities are also being built Credit: Realdoll

Shockingly, the same amount also said they'd rather do it with a droid than a real human.

The data stems from a new survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by sex toy retailer EdenFantasys.com.

The study went on to ask people what their perfect sex robot would look like, with 41 per cent lusting after a bot that's capable of talking, creating memories and having sentience.

3 Sex tech startups are giving customers the chance to help shape their droids around personal kinks using synced-up apps Credit: Channel4

Of course, it would have to be realistic-looking too, although a barmy 4 per cent of respondents would be up for some naughty fun with a traditional robot.

Some are even game for dating droids: 13 per cent said they'd prefer a relationship with a bot than a human.

But the most they're willing to pay for a pleasure machine is $1,666, with men willing to fork out $560 more than women.

Unfortunately, that's not enough to buy them a droid in real life, with the AI-enhanced dolls expected to retail for at least £8,000.

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“Robots are entering human spaces everywhere and, as the research shows, sex will not be an exception,” said Fred Petrenko of EdenFantasys.

“Creating a perfect sexbot will be a huge challenge both scientifically and commercially.”

One thing the majority agreed on, however, is that sex bots will inevitably impact society, with 55 per cent of people saying they expect them to become commonplace in 50 years or less.

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