What if SexLikeReal makes interactive VR sex toy?

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Really great suggestions guys - We are all extensive toy users here and the fact that @doublevr is listening and super interested is a great thing for a new potential toy to play with :slight_smile:

This is a good point - there can always be next versions with new features especially if first versions prove successful enough

Might be good if you guys can list a top 5 of priorities and maybe 1 must have new feature you would want in a new toy Id say

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Great points @sentinel 's post above.

A twist mechanism, even if its a slight nudge clockwise and anticlockwise, has the added function of spreading the lube evenly for an up / down device. I think its worth the investment.

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a sleeve warming function would be nice. also an option to stop or slow down the script for edging

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Making it work with battery only would be a reason to not buy it. I just hate toys that need to be recharged or can’t be used while charging. My mouse can also be used while it’s charging on the detachable cable. I have even removed the charging electronics in one of my toys to use it with a cable which was not possible before.

Without battery: Cheaper device. Maybe make it optional like for x-box controllers.

Rotation as second axis would be nice. Open API also.

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I shall try for 5 items I would want in a product I would buy!

  1. Rugged and fast. This means it will not burn up prematurely or stall out.
  2. Wireless signal control.
  3. Battery with ability to fully power operation while recharging.
  4. Open source and fully operational offline.
  5. Must have stroke and twist.
  6. Must have mount and power enough for FL sleeve. (I don’t care if a 3d custom adapter is required for 3rd party sleeves.)

Well, darn, couldn’t do it! And even getting to 6 I had to cheat and doubled a couple! necessities.

I think SLR can build a basic unit and with all they have to piggy-back it with they will certainly have a marketable device.

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@Realcumber

You asked for a 5-point priority:

Inter-operability of sleeves. I appreciate the “economic ecology” of tying everything together however I would strongly argue against forced incompatibility (did Apple teach you nothing!). If that happens you are putting an expiration date on the project from outset - you won’t be able to be internally self-reliant sustainably.

Reliability. It has to work when you want it and for as long as you want it. If that means a power cable option then so be it…

Portability. It has to work where you want it. If that means USB charged batteries then so be it…(I don’t believe it is feasible to have a desk-mounted product as your only commercial option).

Connectivity. BT or wifi. This has to be solved. Somehow. Whether it is desktop software, phone, fablet or tablet. For me that means VR, and the number of posts on this forum (and on SLR’s) on how to connect your VR device is testament to how much of a problem this is. I am aware this will probably mean creating a bespoke player, however SLR have done a lot of that work already.

Mechanically robust. It has to have the technical specs to reflect on-screen speed and depth. I get the extra options but get the basics right first. Don’t do a New Fleshlight Launch Universal

2 pennies. In.

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Looking forward to how this develops. And I agree with all points by sentinel.

I’m not sure if avoiding Bluetooth is a good idea. For home use WiFi is fine but when on the go (e.g. hotels) you’ll need a way to connect to the toy directly to get past the captive portal. If you haven’t seen already, @qdot gave a great talk describing all the issues with sex toy technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M43u-iFPfMI&t=18m30s

That will be the main issue: You can’t have a quality sex toy for cheap. For a device that’s better than the Handy, we’re looking at the $300-500 range (which the majority will not pay). But you need lots of buyers to scale up production and bring down the price.

Personally, I don’t expect SLR to top the OSR2/SR6 (that’s basic economies of scale). On the other hand, it’s sad that there is no market for a high-end male sex toy for people who do have the money. The only expensive male toy available is the Venus for Men but they haven’t updated it for 20+ years and it is inferior to the OSR2/SR6 IMO.

Some areas SLR could innovate:

  • Offer a Pro and a Regular version. Pro will have high-speed servos, more axes and addons like lube/suction (similar to OSR2 with all upgrades) while the Regular version is the budget alternative. Bonus points if buyers can later upgrade to the Pro version without having to purchase a whole new device.
  • Tie the sex toy into the subscription, like @vrpicasso recommends. That way, you can use high-quality parts and still offer the toy at a reasonal price, similar to how Xbox and PlayStation are selling their consoles at a loss but compensating it with game sales.
  • A mounting option should be a top priority because it’s not handsfree if you need to hold the toy in your hand. We need at least two options, for sitting down (attach it to a desk) and for laying down (just place it onto the bed). IMO placing the toy down is better than connecting it to the body (via a belt strap) but looking forward to your solution. And I don’t understand why the Handy or Kiiroo don’t offer a mount; the profit margin on this is huge, like $5-10 in materials can be sold for easily $100. The mounts could be sold as accessories to keep the toy price low, with a small discount when buying both toy and mount at the same time.
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Not a must-have feature but I’d appreciate a dedicated button/slider to set stroke length mid-session. E.g. I’d want to start with a short stroke length at the beginning, then when I get erect I can increase stroke length. And if I want to delay/edge, I want to reduce stroke length again (similar to what @pure suggested).
That’s my main issue with the OSR2/SR6; having to use the VR controllers to set stroke length.

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I volunteer to be a beta tester.!!

What?

           Too soon?
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I think the priority should actually be discretion. What’s the biggest reason people don’t want a powered masturbator? It looks like a sex toy, and sounds like one. Make it look stylish and innocuous, something which doesn’t scream “lonely guy puts his dick in this” and give it a whisper quiet motor. Solve that little puzzle and you’re off to a flying start.

Squeeze setting (grip strength of 1,2,3) would be easy to add to scripts and probably a challenge for the engineering, but it would be my top priority in terms of features not found elsewhere.

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I would only be interested, if it had some open API that developers could use to interact with it without having to subscribe to SLR’s expensive plans or required to be used with the SLR app.
Personally, I’m not really into professional looking porn, I prefer amateur content.

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Just want to agree with most of above. Twist and a squeeze setting would be awesome. As would something more discrete: quiet and can be easily attached to a table or chair and be easily put away.

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A more quiet toy similar to handy is all i need tbh. Since I can hear every word my neighbour is saying it sucks that I can only use it on certain times on the day. No night parties for me :frowning:

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So, to summarize…

POWERFUL AND FAST! But whisper quiet.
AC POWERED! But also portable.
Able to use any sleeve ever created, or that ever will be created.

Sounds like a tall order! I totally get why everyone is asking for conflicting things, and I’m not judging, but it is kind of funny. I love the creativity!

Mountable, open API, wifi… All those are no-brainers. Finding a way to get a second axis in, whether that’s pressure or twist, in a way that can be relatively easily coded would be great, but also challenging.

I wish you the best of luck, and can’t wait to see what you come up with! I would add to the list, but I think everything has already been mentioned…

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Able to use any sleeve ever created, or that ever will be created.

Let’s not get this twisted - the vast majority are asking for one specific third party sleeve requirement, that being full size fleshlight sleeves which all have the exact same size and dimensions.

I’m not being anal for the sake of it. I’m only pointing it out because I don’t want this suggestion to become confused with something that would sound untenable and be disregarded as a result. It is a dealbreaker for many, myself included.

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I didn’t intend to single anyone out. My apologies if I offended! Just pointing out the difficulties of making something that will be perfect for everyone.

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No offence taken! You didn’t mean anything by it.

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I think SLR shall concentrate on other things like original and mind-blowing videos, scripting tools and script subscriptions.

We have more than enough choice on the hardware side already.

What we need is on the soft side

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Jeez, all those requirements. Wouldn’t it just be easier to send everyone a hooker?

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What would be for them too add is the meta verse gloves

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