Things to know about Houston's soon-to-open sex robot brothel

PHOTOS: Sex brothel in Houston

Controversy and mystery seem to cloak the sex robot brothel business.

>>> Find out what we know, and don't know, about this new establishment that could be opening here. less PHOTOS: Sex brothel in Houston

Controversy and mystery seem to cloak the sex robot brothel business.

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In a surprise reveal last week, a Toronto businessman announced that he would be opening the nation's first robot sex brothel in Houston.

Chris Tomlinson, only at HoustonChronicle.com: Robot brothel debate is about property rights, not sex

The business, set to open its doors later this month or in early October, will allow customers to rent or purchase a robotic sex doll that, according to the company's founder, is "warm and ready to play."

Already, the last-second announcement has raised many, many questions and plenty of outrage about the nature of the business and what it means for Houston.

Check out the gallery above to see what we know so far.

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