Robot Romance Gifts

"....And when we retire at night, she suddenly develops a critical head dysfunction!"

Robocop and Juliet.

"But if you change your system preferences to match mine, is it really love?"

Online Dating

Big Data Tonight

"Hiya, Beautiful! What's your access code?"

'I think the computer has a crush on me. It asked me to remain after class.'

Bot Art: After Mary Cassatt

Artificial hearts.

Passions flared. It was like they had some sort of powerful,cross-platform,internal wireless connection going on.

Romance is more difficult for robots than it is for people. Sure, we can check for compatibility by comparing operating systems but until battery technology improves, all our relationships will be on-again, off-again. Worst of all, we can't handle passion. When the sparks are flying a romance blowup will follow.

"No, this is 111110100111101111 ... you want 111110100111101101."

"...and if you both can successfully complete this CAPTCHA, we'll continue with the vows."

"Howdy folks. My name is Mary-Lou and I'll be your server tonight."

'What do you mean, you want a coffee break?!'

'What I appreciate even more than its remarkable speed and accuracy are the words of understanding and compassion I get from it.'

"Et tu, Killbot 9000?"

"Darling Elizabeth! How I long to hold you betwixt my giant industrial clamps."

'That must be my computer date.'

"I am your bot server. Page me by phone and tip me in bitcoins."

Robot on the side of a street begging with a sign that says "Outdated, help."

'I had the heaters installed since you complained about my cold hands last time.'

"We need to complain to Earth's tech leaders about going wireless."

No, Hal, I don't have a picture of you in my wallet, but much better than that...you're my screen-saver at work!

Brenda second-guesses her decision to date a wi-fi hotspot.

"Oh, I never forget a face. Never."

Using a social media app to date

'I like you, Susan, you have an intuitive interface.'

"Intel inside."

'Come back, dear! -- I can explain!'

Two video cameras fall in love at first sight.

'Is the magic gone? We no longer text each other while in the same room anymore.'

No, Hal, I don't have a picture of you in my wallet, but much better than that...you're my screen-saver at work!

'I could be wrong, but I think Frank brought in a ringer.'

"It was quite evident Ned had fallen in love with technology."