Matt McMullen is developing a sex robot that uses technology to create the illusion of sentience. But is it enough to generate real emotions in its user?

This film is part of a series, Robotica, examining how robots are poised to change the way we do business and conduct our daily lives.

Produced by Zackary Canepari, Drea Cooper and Emma Cott for the New York Times.

To watch the film HERE or on the image above.