China used ‘armed robot wolves’ for the first time in a military exercise. These advanced robots, which move in coordination with human soldiers, aim to reduce casualties in warfare.
The Chinese army has taken human-machine cooperation on the battlefield a step further. The newly developed four-legged armed robot wolves of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were used for the first time in an exercise officially covered by the media. These new-generation unmanned combat vehicles have much more advanced features than previous robot dogs and are designed to replace human soldiers in life-threatening missions to reduce casualties.
They Participated in an Exercise
Two motorized infantry battalions of the PLA took part in an exercise organized for the integration of unmanned systems into traditional offensive tactics. Activities included precision attacks, reconnaissance missions, and coordinated infiltrations supported by the robot wolves and unmanned aerial vehicles. In footage shared by China’s state television CCTV, soldiers armed with QBZ-191 assault rifles and man-portable rocket launchers advance in formation with the robot wolves. Similar weapons are also mounted on the robot wolves. The latest model was seen to have a rifle on its back.
According to reports, the robots can walk, climb, and move at a speed consistent with the infantry, demonstrating a coordinated advance in the field. In addition to the robot wolves, soldiers can also control FPV drones for reconnaissance and suicide attacks.
Could Be More Effective Than Drones on the Battlefield
The robot wolves were first introduced at the 2024 Airshow China. Weighing approximately 70 kilograms, these vehicles are being developed by the China South Industries Group Corporation. Designed for multi-purpose use, the robots can be deployed for armed assault, reconnaissance, logistical transport, and support missions. The primary purpose of the robot wolves is to reduce personnel casualties on the battlefield. Chinese military analyst Fu Qianshao notes that the robot wolves could be more effective than drones. Fu pointed out that Russian soldiers have been captured in Ukraine by unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based robotic systems. He also suggests that soldiers fighting against robots may be psychologically weakened.
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