China creates a ‘Pregnancy Robot’ that promises to give birth to a baby for just ₹12 lakh!

In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, a Chinese firm is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in childbirth. The company is developing a robot capable of carrying and delivering a baby, a first-of-its-kind technology, especially for women unable to conceive naturally or those concerned about pregnancy-related complications.

According to reports, this robotic childbirth system is expected to be launched in 2026 at an estimated cost of around ₹12 lakh. The robot will simulate pregnancy by carrying the baby in an incubation pod until delivery, replicating the natural birthing process.

Currently, couples struggling with infertility or medical conditions often turn to IVF or surrogacy. This new technology aims to provide an alternative. The robot’s incubation pod will be able to manage the process from conception to birth, ensuring the baby’s development until delivery.

The company behind this innovation is Kaiwa, founded by Zhang Qifeng, who earned a PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in 2014. In 2015, Zhang established Kaiwa in Guangdong province, which has previously developed service and reception robots. He believes this invention could mark the beginning of a new chapter in human life.

As soon as the news surfaced on Chinese social media platform Weibo, it drew massive attention, with over 100 million people viewing and reacting to it. While many hailed it as a blessing for couples who cannot have children, others raised concerns about motherhood and the emotional bond between mother and child.

Experts also worry about the health and psychological development of babies born through such technology, noting that questions about long-term well-being remain unanswered. For now, these concerns lie in the womb of the future; clarity will only emerge once the robot-assisted births actually begin next year.