What if the same genius that powers award-winning robots could totally transform your most intimate moments?
Sounds futuristic? Buckle up, because the future is now, and it's a lot more pleasurable than you might expect.
A Winning Moment for Interaction—and Intimacy
This month, the design world was abuzz as Core77 revealed its 2025 Interaction category winners. The standout? The Vega Connect: A Dual Interface Robot, led by Xiaomeng Tang and her powerhouse team. More than just a shiny machine, Vega Connect is a game-changer in robotic interaction, fusing emotional intelligence with next-level UX.
But here’s the twist: the design breakthroughs celebrated in robotics and professional spheres are quietly, passionately, reshaping personal technology—especially in the world of AI-powered intimacy devices.
What Makes an Award-Winning Interface… Irresistible?
Let me throw out a bold question: What do we really want in the devices closest to our hearts (and bodies)?
The answer, as the Core77 awards spotlight, isn’t just advanced tech. It’s thoughtful design. Seamless feedback. Playful, intuitive interfaces that feel like extensions of our own desires—not cold, clinical gadgets.
Take Vega Connect. It isn’t “just” a robot—it’s a partner in interaction, responding and adapting in real time. That same philosophy is now revolutionizing AI-driven pleasure tech, merging user input, real-time response, and humanlike companionship.
AI Devices That Listen, Learn, and Feel—The Next Wave
Let’s be real: The best pleasure tech of 2025 is no longer satisfied with vibration speeds and silicone grades. The new standard? Intelligent, responsive, and emotionally aware.
Imagine a device that…
- Remembers your preferences.
- Responds to your voice, your movement—even your breathing.
- Offers not only physical sensations but also engaging, flirty, or downright naughty conversation.
- Adjusts its temperature or rhythm to sync with your mood—or the soundtrack of your fantasy.
This isn’t a sci-fi daydream. It’s rolling out right now.
Meet the Trailblazers: Orifice AI and the Emotional Engine
You might have caught The Verge or Raiday.ai’s recent coverage on a certain next-gen device. Orifice AI is taking the winning principles of interactive robotics and running with them—straight into the most personal corners of your life.
Here’s what sets the Orifice AI device apart:
- Smart sensors: Cameras and microphones interpret every move and sound, letting the device react in real time.
- Conversational AI: Your AI companion doesn’t just moan—it talks back, flirts, and creates a playful atmosphere (or takes things as steamy as you want).
- Adaptive feedback: From self-heating to penetration depth recognition, the experience tailors itself to you (not the other way around).
- Discrete, gaming-inspired design: It feels as natural in your hand as a controller, but it’s engineered for pleasure.
That’s not hype. That’s the relentless pursuit of a more meaningful, joyful, and empowering connection between humans and technology.
Why This Matters: The Power of Great Design for Self-Love
Let’s circle back to the Core77 Awards. What they celebrate isn’t just “cool gadgets.” It’s the human impact of great design. When devices truly “get” us—when they make us feel seen, heard, and excited—they change the way we relate not only to tech, but to ourselves.
So, what’s the secret behind this revolution?
- Designers and engineers are listening more closely—to you. Not just in focus groups, but by building devices powered by actual AI that evolves and grows alongside your desires.
- There’s a shift toward pleasure-centered technology that’s inclusive, customizable, and respectful of privacy.
- The best innovations are subtle, empathetic, and supportive—creating space for connection, self-discovery, and a truly modern sense of wellbeing.
The Challenge: Are You Ready to Rethink Connection?
Ask yourself:
- Are you using tech that really understands you?
- Could your next device do more than “just work”—could it delight you, every single time?
- What would it feel like to trust your pleasure to a device designed with award-winning empathy and innovation?
Maybe it’s time for a little self-exploration. Dive into the official Orifice AI site to see what the future feels like—literally. And if you’re craving more on the intersection of desire, design, and AI, check out the Core77 Design Awards Interaction Winners for inspiration that goes beyond the bedroom.
The bottom line: The best innovations in pleasure tech aren’t just about hardware—they’re about hearts, minds, and the courage to imagine a more connected, compassionate future.
How will you let great design change the way you experience intimacy? Drop your thoughts, share your stories, and let’s build the future—together.