Why Robowaifu?
Most of the world's modern women have failed their men and their societies, feminism is rampant, and men around the world have been looking for a solution. History shows there are cultural and political solutions to this problem, but we believe that technology is the best way forward at present – specifically the technology of robotics. We are technologists, dreamers, hobbyists, geeks and robots looking forward to a day when any man can build the ideal companion he desires in his own home. However, not content to wait for the future; we are bringing that day forward. We are creating an active hobbyist scene of builders, programmers, artists, designers, and writers using the technology of today, not tomorrow. Join us!
NOTES & FRIENDS
> Notes:
-This is generally a SFW board, given our engineering focus primarily. On-topic NSFW content is OK, but please spoiler it.
-This is our bunker board. Our main, active board is at: https://alogs.space/robowaifu/catalog.html Please make note of it.
-The Webring's general mustering point is located at: https://junkuchan.org/shelter/index.html
> Friends:
-/clang/ - currently at https://8kun.top/clang/ - toaster-love NSFW. Metal clanging noises in the night.
-/monster/ - currently at https://smuglo.li/monster/ - bizarre NSFW. Respect the robot.
-/tech/ - currently at https://alogs.space/tech/ - installing Gentoo Anon? They'll fix you up.
-/britfeel/ - currently at >>>/britfeel/ - some good lads. Go share a pint!
-/server/ - currently at >>>/server/ - multi-board board. Eclectic thing of beauty.
-/f/ - currently at >>>/f/res/4.html#4 - doing flashtech old-school.
-/kind/ - currently at https://wapchan.org/kind - be excellent to each other.
-/doll/ - currently at https://anon.cafe/doll/ - impeccable artistry in dolljoints. KIA
-/comfy/ - currently at >>>/comfy/ - we can have all the nice things!
-/robo/ - currently at https://junkuchan.org/robo/ - robot girls NSFW. Ecchi metallic derrieres. (Merged w/ /origin/ )
-/cute/ - currently at https://smuglo.li/cute/ - moe overload all day, erry day. Just don't fight it, Anon.
-/kong/ - currently at https://alogs.space/kong/ - vidya talk NSFW. Do you just wanna play video games Anon?
-/late/ - currently at >>>/late/ - night time, best time.
-/agdg/ - currently at >>>/agdg/ - just like, make game.
-/workbench/ - currently at https://anon.cafe/workbench/ - building robots is fun! KIA
-/retro/ - currently at >>>/retro/ - alway rember: turn your computer off before midnight on 12/31/99, Anon!
What is a Robowaifu?
That's a very good question! A robowaifu is a robot that fulfills a man's natural need for companionship. To achieve this, there are many problems to be solved, and there are many approaches being explored here. Solutions range from silicone sex dolls with robotic features to VR and virtual girlfriends, and even into the realm of spirituality.
Do You Intend to Sell Robowaifus?
The objective is to design a robowaifu that any man can create in his own home. We also believe in open source as a way to protect our rights. We expect that some day companies will sell robowaifu kits. Already there is one company that sells a complete robowaifu, that company being RealDoll, the robowaifu being named Harmony.
What do You Think About RealDoll's Harmony?
RealDoll is a company that sells highly realistic silicone sex dolls. Recently, they have started selling what we would call a robowaifu, named Harmony. This is the first robowaifu to come to market. We wish them well, but most on this board have objections to the approach. Firstly, she is expensive, costing about $10,000, out of range for most men. Secondly, she is deep into the uncanny valley, the place where human-imitating technologies go to die. Thirdly, the range of designs are quite limited, and every man has a different ideal woman.
To avoid dealing with the uncanny valley and for other reasons, we believe that a customizable, neotenous, non-realistic (possibly animal-like) alternative is in order. We believe that robowaifus can be made cheaper and more available. And we believe that a DIY hobbyist scene would be more resistant to threats such as corporate surveillance, angry feminists with the government's ear, and traditionalist morality police looking for an easy victory.
How Much Would a Kit Cost?
It's unclear at the moment. RealDoll's Harmony is $10,000, which is out of range for most men. On the other hand, a robotic pet such as a Furby costs $40. Therefore, robowaifus will range between $40 and $10,000. Unless you have a Furby-fetish, you're unlikely to get anything satisfying for less than $300, and a kit is unlikely to be economically successful for over $2,000. Therefore, a DIY robowaifu will probably range between $300 and $2,000.
How Customizable Will Robowaifus be?
Open source designs will enable unlimited customization. To some extent you will be limited by your own artistic talent, although men without art skills should be able to find a wide variety of premade designs to meet their needs. We have seen the ability of the internet to fulfill all sorts of crazy niches and fetishes, so don't expect anyone to be disappointed – except roasties!
Who can Contribute?
We need a variety of talents. Obviously engineers and programmers, but also artists, designers, and even writers. And of course literally anyone can freely voice their opinions here, so please join in.
Conduct on /robowaifu/
-First, the two basic rules of the board
> 1 : Spoiler NSFW content.
> 2 : Don't promote either feminism or literal faggotry outside of The Basement Lounge.
https://alogs.space/robowaifu/rules.html
-Second, and simply; don't be a dick.
> "And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them."
> -t. Jesus Christ
https://biblehub.com/luke/6-31
This thread is all about AI. Post AI resources, developments, news, opinions, and ideas here.
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Post images & other suitable files here if you can't post them over on the main board (like me :^), and then link them back to the main board [1]. You can think of this kinda like our own comfy little image host. :^)
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This is a thread to discuss smaller or general waifu building problems, solutions, proposals, and questions that don't warrant a thread or touch on more than one topic.
Post news you think interesting or relevant to AI or robowaifus, or their development.
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Creating a companion requires an understanding of what the heart and mind need.
Great DCC tools (preferably opensauce ones) for designing robowaifus, engineering schematics, research infographs, propaganda & other based robowaifu media, etc.
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Prototypes and progress, failures too
Post cool robot designs here. After all, this is an aesthetics-centered project.
If you can, post character name and franchise.
Ex. V from Murder Drones
Post robowaifu propaganda, /robowaifu/ recruitment, or advertisements for your designs.
Feel free to post ideas for others to make
For the past year, I have been working on my own robowaifu design. Her name is Galatea v3.0. The design is very easy to build with the instructions and files, and is relatively very cheap, less than $400 to make. It's also very customizable, you can choose the color, dress, hair, and even AI.
I intend this to be the Model T of humanoid robots and robotic companions, while it is not the most complex, it is easy to mass produce and cheap.
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3D Designing programs, tutorials, and resources.
Good places to start
Beginners
-TinkerCAD
Advanced
-FreeCAD
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The physical brain of the robowaifu.
This thread is all about language processing and speech generation
Backups of the main site/other robowaifu media
For the most of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, I have been working on my own robowaifu design. I call her Galatea. The design is very easy to build with the instructions and files, and is relatively very cheap, less than $400 to make. It's also very customizable, you can choose the color, dress, hair, and even AI.
I intend this to be the Model T of humanoid robots and robotic companions, while it is not the most complex, it is easy to mass produce and cheap.