A project of the world's first humanoid robot capable of bearing a child using an artificial womb was presented in Guangzhou. The development of the Chinese company Kaiwa Technology is planned to be completed by 2026, and the cost of the device may be less than USD 14,000.
This is reported by Interesting Engineering.
The concept was presented at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. The technology involves the use of artificial fluid and special feeding systems that simulate the natural process of pregnancy. The first prototype may appear within a year.
The idea has caused heated debate in China. Supporters see it as a chance for infertile couples, while critics emphasize the ethical and legal risks.
Scientists recall that artificial wombs were successfully tested in the USA in 2017, when scientists were able to give birth to a premature lamb. However, the full cycle from fertilization to birth of a child still remains a serious challenge for science.
As a reminder, researchers in artificial intelligence and social networks conducted an experiment to test whether it is possible to prevent the formation of information bubbles in social networks. To do this, they created a platform where all users were chatbots based on OpenAI's GPT-4o. The result was alarming: the bots began to actively discuss extremist views.
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