Chinese researchers are developing what is being described as the world’s first humanoid robot designed to carry a pregnancy and deliver a live baby. The project centers on an artificial womb system that would sustain and nurture a human embryo from conception through birth, according to multiple reports citing the Telegraph. Developers aim to place a prototype on the market as early as 2026 at an estimated price of roughly $13,000 to $13,900. If successful, the device would mark a significant advance in reproductive technology, potentially expanding options for individuals or couples unable to carry a pregnancy. The initiative also raises ethical and regulatory questions about human gestation outside the body. Chinese bioethics regulations require approval for any clinical use involving embryos, and the technology would likely attract scrutiny from authorities in other jurisdictions should the product be exported or licensed abroad.