Surrogacy Robots: Can AI Robots Really Give Birth to Humans?

Surrogacy Robots: It sounds like it belongs in a science fiction thriller. However, it has been rumored that researchers in China are developing the first “pregnancy robot” in history, a humanoid that can carry a child within a synthetic womb and give birth. According to Chosun Biz, experts believe the device, which has a mechanism that gives the fetus nutrition via a hose, may one day simulate a full-term pregnancy before giving birth.

Even though it might seem like a drastic change, it’s simply the latest development in the way AI has already permeated our daily lives. For others, it may eventually even assume the role of a mother in addition to being our buddy and companion. How near is that reality, then? Furthermore, what would a humanoid “birth machine” genuinely do? What we know is as follows.

How does the Pregnancy Robot Work?

Dr. Zhang Qifeng, the creator of Kaiwa Technology, a Guangzhou-based Chinese company, developed the idea for the “pregnancy robot.” If everything goes as planned, the company will unveil the prototype next year. He designed the humanoid to mimic the entire process from conception to delivery, not just act as an incubator.

“A real person and the robot can work together to achieve pregnancy, allowing the fetus to grow inside,” Qifeng told Chosun Biz. He added that researchers have already advanced artificial womb technology and only need to install it in the robot’s abdomen.

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How much does a Pregnancy Robot Cost?
A humanoid prototype is expected to go on sale next year for 100,000 yuan, or about Rs 12 lakh, for individuals who are having trouble getting pregnant and want to hire one to carry their child. According to Dr. Zhang, the idea isn’t wholly original. In previous studies, researchers were able to sustain premature lambs for weeks in a plastic bag-like artificial womb. By providing a nutrient-rich blood supply and a protected amniotic fluid sac, this “biobag” gave the developing fetus everything it needed to continue growing outside of the mother’s body.