03:30 pm
Wed Mar 13

Can You Engineer (Sexual) Pleasure? (OFFICIAL)

Hilton Austin Downtown
500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.18km SW

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Hilton Austin Downtown

Salon K

500 E 4th St.

Speakers

Alexandra Fine

Dame Products

Lora Haddock

Lora DiCarlo

Liz Klinger

Lioness

Diana Verdugo

Formlabs

Over the course of the past 3 years, we've seen news story after news story about the proliferation of "sex robots" - seemingly primed to take over our world.

But is that what we actually want? More specifically, is that what vulva-owners want?

There's traditionally been a dearth of research that goes into taking sexuality seriously - into truly acknowledging not only body parts, but the importance of human relations. While sex robots may be appealing to some, our research and observations find that they're not for most.

So what is the future of sexuality when it comes to technology? How do we continue to thoughtfully innovate and at the same time enhance intimacy rather than exacerbate the existing isolation that technology can cause?

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Tech Industry & Enterprise presented by Embraer

Level: Intermediate