
31/08/2025
China Develops First-Ever Pregnancy Robot. Could it Replace Human Surrogates?
China is developing a world-first pregnancy robot capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth an innovation that could reshape reproductive health, infertility treatment, and ethical debates around motherhood.
The pregnancy humanoid is being developed by Kaiwa Technology, led by Dr. Zhang Qifeng, who is also affiliated with Nanyang Technological University. His vision for a robotic surrogate capable of full-term pregnancy was unveiled at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, according to reporting from ECNS.
Unlike traditional incubators, this robot is designed to replicate the entire process of pregnancy from conception to childbirth.
It's equipped with an artificial womb that receives nutrients through a hose.
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