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Are sex robots a force for good, or a growing threat?

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Are sex robots a force for good or a plaything of the perverted? They're the holy grail of the sex toy industry: a robot so life-like it seems human. But are they immoral and should they be illegal? In this special half-hour investigation, The Feed speaks to importers, retailers, academics and doll-lovers to peel back the covers on this rapidly-evolving industry.
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