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Eros --- Eros # Relationship Technology [Back to research](/research)[Launch project](/eros/home) Tracking signals shaping the future of relationship technology — connection interfaces, intimacy tools, social-bond platforms, and cultural interaction systems. ## Our Work - Research database tracking connection interfaces, intimacy tools, social-bond platforms, and cultural interaction systems. - Each signal assessed for readiness and mapped across categories. - Continuously updated with emerging developments. ## Technologies / Sort Best matchTitleTRLImpactInvestment ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765123953%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fai-relational-intelligence-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-3css5o.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Software AI Relational Intelligence Systems AI systems that analyze communication patterns to support relationship coaching and conflict resolution TRL 6/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/eros/ai-relational-intelligence](/research/eros/ai-relational-intelligence) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765123956%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fai-romance-disclosure-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-ozk0a5.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security AI Romance Disclosure Standards Regulatory frameworks requiring transparency when AI mediates romantic or intimate interactions TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/ai-romance-disclosure](/research/eros/ai-romance-disclosure) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765123976%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Falgorithmic-relationship-colonialism-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-b1fz1j.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Algorithmic Relationship Colonialism Critical examination of Western relationship norms embedded in global dating and social platforms TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/algorithmic-relationship-colonialism](/research/eros/algorithmic-relationship-colonialism) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765123979%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fambient-presence-objects-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-chlton.png&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Ambient Presence Objects Connected household objects that signal a loved one's presence through subtle light, color, or motion TRL 7/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/ambient-presence-objects](/research/eros/ambient-presence-objects) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765123976%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fanonymous-intimacy-platforms-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-k0muft.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Anonymous & Pseudonymous Intimacy Platforms Digital spaces enabling emotional vulnerability and connection while protecting user identity through anonymity TRL 7/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/anonymous-intimacy-platforms](/research/eros/anonymous-intimacy-platforms) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125522%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Farranged-marriage-platforms-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-xpwbli.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Arranged Marriage & Family Matchmaking Platforms Digital platforms enabling family-involved partner selection based on cultural, social, and compatibility criteria TRL 8/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/eros/arranged-marriage-platforms](/research/eros/arranged-marriage-platforms) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124547%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fparasocial-dependency-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-u8z9k0.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Artificial Parasocial Dependency Research and interventions addressing emotional over-attachment to AI companions TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/parasocial-dependency](/research/eros/parasocial-dependency) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125392%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fartificial-womb-bonding-pods-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-pq8ssp.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Artificial Womb Bonding Pods Haptic and sensory interfaces enabling parent-fetus bonding during artificial gestation TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/eros/artificial-womb-bonding-pods](/research/eros/artificial-womb-bonding-pods) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124380%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fbiosignal-jewelry-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-g7bhji.png&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Bio-signal Shared Jewelry Wearable accessories that transmit heartbeat and touch sensations between distant partners TRL 7/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/biosignal-jewelry](/research/eros/biosignal-jewelry) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124847%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fbiosynthetic-bonding-devices-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-7zy8hm.png&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Biosynthetic Bonding Devices Wearables that release oxytocin or pheromones to influence emotional bonding and social connection TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/eros/biosynthetic-bonding-devices](/research/eros/biosynthetic-bonding-devices) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125044%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fboundary-intelligence-systems-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-4t36m3.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Software Boundary Intelligence Systems Software that learns your communication patterns to manage availability and protect attention TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/boundary-intelligence-systems](/research/eros/boundary-intelligence-systems) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125551%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fclimate-migration-continuity-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-sd51xj.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Climate Migration Relationship Continuity Tools Systems preserving family and community bonds across climate-driven displacement TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/climate-migration-continuity](/research/eros/climate-migration-continuity) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125467%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fco-parenting-orchestration-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-jmp8vq.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Co-parenting Orchestration Platforms Coordination hubs for managing schedules, finances, and communication across separated households TRL 7/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/co-parenting-orchestration](/research/eros/co-parenting-orchestration) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125024%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcollective-consensus-engines-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-8y7nlx.png&w=3840&q=75) Software Collective Consensus & Decision Engines Computational systems that aggregate preferences and resolve decisions across families, polycules, and communities TRL 4/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/collective-consensus-engines](/research/eros/collective-consensus-engines) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124876%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcollective-ritual-hardware-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-9acztv.png&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Collective Ritual Hardware Networked devices that synchronize across distances for shared ceremonies and spiritual practices TRL 5/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/collective-ritual-hardware](/research/eros/collective-ritual-hardware) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765125576%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcommunity-care-networks-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-jrwrup.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Community Care Network Infrastructure Digital platforms that coordinate and distribute care work like childcare, elder support, and meal preparation across co TRL 6/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/community-care-networks](/research/eros/community-care-networks) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124196%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcross-border-relationship-rights-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-8327dw.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Cross-Border Relationship Jurisdiction Legal frameworks governing intimate relationships that span multiple countries and legal systems TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/cross-border-relationship-rights](/research/eros/cross-border-relationship-rights) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124181%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcross-cultural-relationship-libraries-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-6bozml.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Software Cross-Cultural Relationship Pattern Libraries Databases cataloging relationship norms, courtship rituals, and family structures across cultures TRL 5/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/cross-cultural-relationship-libraries](/research/eros/cross-cultural-relationship-libraries) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124191%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fcross-species-bonding-tech-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-6ml2aj.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Cross-Species Bonding Technologies Biosensors and AI that interpret animal behavior to strengthen human-animal communication TRL 5/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/cross-species-bonding-tech](/research/eros/cross-species-bonding-tech) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124204%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fdigital-afterlife-governance-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-taasr4.png&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Digital Afterlife Governance Legal and ethical frameworks for managing posthumous data, digital avatars, and AI representations TRL 3/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/digital-afterlife-governance](/research/eros/digital-afterlife-governance) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124198%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fdigital-afterlife-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-scpa8j.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Digital Afterlife Presences AI avatars trained on deceased individuals' digital data to enable ongoing interaction TRL 5/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/digital-afterlife](/research/eros/digital-afterlife) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765126094%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fintimacy-labor-exploitation-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-ydatbg.png&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Economic Exploitation in Intimacy Services Safeguards for workers in digital companionship, AI training, and emotional labor platforms TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/eros/intimacy-labor-exploitation](/research/eros/intimacy-labor-exploitation) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124526%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Femotional-privacy-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-2we65d.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Emotional Data Sovereignty Protecting biometric and sentiment data from intimate relationships and personal interactions TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/eros/emotional-privacy](/research/eros/emotional-privacy) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1765124400%2Feros%2Ftechnologies%2Fempathic-robotics-google-gemini-3-pro-image-preview-9duog2.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Empathic Companion Robots Robots that recognize and respond to human emotions through sensors and expressive features TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 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