"Poll reveals mixed opinions among our site visitors about the concept of robots carrying and nurturing human offspring"
In a recent online poll, opinions about the development of a pregnancy robot by Chinese tech company Kaiwa Technology were divided. The company, led by researcher Zhang Qifeng, is working on a so-called "pregnancy robot" designed to carry human fetuses and assist with pregnancy and childbirth, with a prototype expected by 2026.
The poll, published on Aug. 23, received responses from around 180 readers. While some expressed strong negative opinions, others showed support for the technology.
One reader, Thatguy, labeled the pregnancy robot as "disgusting" and "repulsive," basing their opinion on ethical views, considering it as "anti-human science." Another reader, ShanMorgain, on the other hand, expressed support, suggesting it could help mitigate risks associated with pregnancy and improve gender equality.
The results showed that 30% of responders would use a pregnancy robot as long as their baby was healthy and not harmed by the process. Conversely, 29% of responders selected no, with the opinion that the process is completely unethical. Interestingly, 11% of respondents said they would use a surrogate robot with no questions asked, while 8% expressed doubts that the technology would keep a baby safe during development.
ShanMorgain's support for the pregnancy robot was based on potential benefits, such as reducing risks and improving gender equality in pregnancy and birth. They cited the "Vorkosigan" series by Lois McMaster Bujold as an inspiration, where an imagined incubator stays close to parents.
The supposed CEO of the robot company reportedly claimed that the development of the robot was close to completion, with a prototype ready as early as 2026. However, no new information about the timeline for the development of the pregnancy robot was provided.
Meanwhile, a new report states that the world's first baby has been born using remotely operated, 'automated IVF.' This fact is not directly related to the pregnancy robot but is relevant to the broader topic of artificial reproduction.
As the development of the pregnancy robot continues, the debate about its ethical implications and potential benefits will undoubtedly continue as well.
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