Chinese scientists have reportedly unveiled plans for the world’s first humanoid robot capable of carrying a pregnancy to term. Led by Dr. Zhang Qifeng of Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, the project is reported to be in an advanced stage.

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):

China develops a pregnancy robot with an artificial womb, aiming to carry human fetuses to term and offer alternatives to traditional birth.