At the global robotics conference, the Chinese company Kaiwa Technology announced the development of a humanoid robot designed to carry a human fetus to term. This was reported by Interesting Engineering.

According to the company's founder, Dr. Zhang Qifen, the device will have an artificial womb located in the abdomen of the humanoid, where the fetus will develop in a synthetic amniotic environment. Nutrients will be delivered through a specialized tube. Developers claim that the technology is already at a "mature stage", and the first model of such a robot could appear by 2026. The estimated cost of the device is around $14,000. The company positions the project as an alternative for couples or individuals wishing to avoid biological pregnancy.

However, medical experts criticize the initiative due to a lack of technical details, particularly regarding fertilization, embryo implantation, and the birthing process. Concerns are also raised about the inability to replicate the hormonal environment of a biological mother and the formation of an emotional bond with the child. Despite the criticism, some supporters of the idea consider it a potential way to avoid the stress and risks associated with pregnancy. Kaiwa Technology has reported that it is already in talks with regulatory authorities regarding the legal aspects of implementing the project.