9: Could Your Next Lover Be A Robot? With Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix

Send Kaamna a textWhat if your next best friend, therapist, or even partner wasn’t human—but a lifelike robot?In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Kiguel, a tech pioneer who’s been working at the frontier of humanoid robotics. What fascinated me most about Andrew isn’t just the technology he’s helping to build—it’s the bigger questions it raises about connection, care, and what it means to be human.We discuss modular robots with synthetic skin, customizable faces, and how these companions are entering some of our most personal spaces—not just for sex, but for emotional support, friendship, and even companionship for those battling loneliness.We discuss the promises and pitfalls: the ethics of AI companions, the rise of robot concierges and emotional labor, the implications for privacy, patriarchy, and children growing up around humanoid tech—and yes, the phenomenon of $130,000 robot girlfriends.Is this a new way to heal loneliness and deepen connection—or are we opening doors we don’t fully understand? Join us for a thoughtful look at the tangled intersection of tech, intimacy, and what it means to be known.Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode athttps://www.kaamnalive.com/sex-tech-and-spirituality-podcast/could-your-next-lover-be-a-robot-with-andrew-kiguel-ceo-of-realbotixConnect with Andrew KiguelLinkedInWebsiteConnect with Kaamna Instagram YouTube Website LinkedIn