China Unveils First Robot Equipped with Artificial Womb for Pregnancy and Childbirth

In a scientific breakthrough that could revolutionize the field of reproduction, China has revealed a project to design a robot with an artificial womb, capable of carrying a fetus for about 10 months and then delivering it. This innovation, led by Dr. Zhang Zhifeng, founder of "Kaiwa Technology" in Guangzhou, aims to provide solutions for individuals who face difficulties with human pregnancy.

Details and Cost of the Innovation

Dr. Zhang aims to release the prototype of this "pregnancy robot" next year. The report indicates that renting this robot would cost around 100,000 yuan (equivalent to $13,927 USD), a significantly lower price than human surrogacy, which can range from $100,000 to $200,000 in the United States.

Zhifeng stated that "the artificial womb technology is at an advanced stage, and it must now be implanted in the robot's abdomen so that a real human and the robot can interact to achieve pregnancy, allowing the fetus to grow inside."

Ethical Questions and Concerns

Despite the immense potential this innovation offers, it raises numerous ethical and legal questions, especially concerning issues such as:

• How sperm and eggs will be fertilized and placed in the artificial womb.

• How the robot will perform the delivery.

• The legal and ethical implications of conceiving a child in this manner.

Addressing these concerns, Dr. Zhifeng confirmed that his company has held forums with authorities in Guangdong province and has submitted proposals regarding the necessary policies and legislation to regulate this field.