China develops humanoid robot that could simulate pregnancy
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A tech company in China is developing a humanoid “pregnancy robot” with an artificial womb designed to support fetal growth. Founder Zhang Qifeng explains that the robot would deliver nutrients through a tube and simulate the stages of pregnancy. Medical experts, however, are cautious about these claims, pointing out that current technology cannot yet replicate the complex hormonal and biological processes involved in human gestation.
Source
Seetharaman R. The Future of Parenthood? Examining the Promise and Complexity of Pregnancy Robots in Reproductive Health. J Med Syst. 2025;49(1):4. Published 2025 Jan 13. doi:10.1007/s10916-025-02147-6
Additional Reading
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/world-first-female-robot-could-113151476.html
https://www.vice.com/en/article/robot-with-artificial-womb-could-give-birth-to-humans-by-next-year/