A Chinese company will introduce a robot in 2026 that can carry and give birth to human children
At the World Robotics Conference, Chinese company Kaiwa Technology announced the development of a humanoid robot capable of carrying a human fetus until birth at a specific time, according to the Interesting Engineering portal.
According to the company's founder, Dr. Zhang Qifeng, the device will have an artificial uterus placed in the humanoid's abdominal cavity, where the fetus will develop in a synthetic amniotic environment. Nutrition will be delivered through a special tube.
The developers claim that the technology is already at a "mature stage," and the first model of such a robot could appear as early as 2026. The estimated cost of the device is $14,000. The company positions the project as an alternative for couples or individuals seeking to avoid biological pregnancy.
However, medical experts have criticized the initiative for lacking technical details, including the stages of fertilization, embryo implantation, and the birth process. There are also concerns about the inability to recreate the mother's hormonal background and form an emotional bond with the child.
Despite criticism, some proponents of the idea see it as a potential way to avoid the stress and risks associated with pregnancy.
Kaiwa Technology reported that it is already negotiating with regulatory authorities regarding the legal aspects of the project's implementation.