In a development that completely demolishes the line between robotics and reproductive science, China’s Kaiwa Technology says it has introduced humanoid robots equipped with advanced artificial womb systems. What could possibly go wrong with this line of experimentation?

In August 2025, a rumor began to spread that a "pregnancy robot" was in development in China. Social media posts and articles circulated with different AI-generated images of such a robot, including varying amounts of details. For example, a Facebook post ( archived) said this robot would cost under 100,000 yuan (less than $14,000):

Kaiwa Technology, based in Guangzhou, announced the ambitious project at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, saying it aims to provide an alternative for those who wish to avoid human gestation.