China is preparing to unveil a humanoid robot equipped with a fully functional artificial womb, a breakthrough that could redefine reproductive science. The project, led by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, is scheduled for launch in 2026, according to Indian Times. Project leader Zhang Qifeng, speaking at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, said the scientific groundwork has already been laid. The next stage, he noted, will focus on integrating the artificial womb into a humanoid robot to enable what he described as “interactive pregnancy.” Artificial womb technology itself is not entirely new. It mimics the natural uterine environment using synthetic amniotic fluid and an umbilical-like tube to deliver nutrients and oxygen. In 2017, U.S. researchers demonstrated its feasibility by sustaining premature lambs for several weeks inside so-called “biobags.” What sets Kaiwa’s initiative apart is its ambition to create a robot capable of managing the full process — from fertilisation to full-term birth. The innovation is expected to cost around 100,000 yuan (£11,000), making it significantly cheaper than traditional surrogacy and potentially disruptive amid rising infertility rates, particularly in China