CES, the annual conference showcasing the cutting-edge in consumer tech, is facing allegations of gender-bias after revoking a reward from a women-led sex toy company, and banning it from exhibiting. the banned sex toy in question is a hands-free device developed by an almost entirely female team of engineers using micro-robotic technology that mimics all of the sensations of a human mouth, tongue, and fingers, for an experience that feels just like a real partner.
according to the company’s founder, lora haddock, the osé robotic massager won the ‘honoree’ designation in the robotics and drones category of the CES innovation awards. ‘my team rejoiced and celebrated,’ haddock wrote in an open letter on the company’s website. ‘a month later our excitement and preparations were cut short.’
the organization behind the annual las vegas-based trade show apparently told the company that its product didn’t comply with the rules. the show and award’s organizer, the consumer technology association, allegedly cited rules saying products that are ‘immoral, obscene, indecent, profane or not in keeping with CTA’s image will be disqualified.’ the show has previously spotlighted male-focused sex tech, most notoriously the AI-powered sex dolls.
the organization behind the annual las vegas-based trade show apparently told the company that its product didn’t comply with the rules. the show and award’s organizer, the consumer technology association, allegedly cited rules saying products that are ‘immoral, obscene, indecent, profane or not in keeping with CTA’s image will be disqualified.’ the show has previously spotlighted male-focused sex tech, most notoriously the AI-powered sex dolls.
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