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A robotics company in China is developing what it calls the world’s first humanoid pregnancy robot, meant to carry a real ten‑month pregnancy and give birth. The robot has an artificial womb in its abdomen with fluid and a tube like an umbilical cord to nourish the baby. A scientist said tests in animals have gone well, and the robot could arrive within a year, costing less than $14,000.
The news has stirred a heated debate online. Some people feel the idea is cruel and unethical, saying a baby deserves a human connection with its mother. Others welcome a new way for people who struggle with pregnancy or want to avoid its physical demands. Still, medical experts question whether a machine can ever match the full complexity of pregnancy and human development.
Source: Oddity Central
