China's military has unveiled robot dogs that are capable of assessing targets and carrying machine guns.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15911898

China has showcased robot dogs capable of firing machine guns in the latest display of its military prowess.

The remote-controlled robots were unveiled during a military training exercise conducted by China and Cambodia earlier this month.

According to a video shared by state broadcaster CCTV, the battery-operated robodogs can function independently for between two and four hours and are capable of moving forward and backward, lying down, and jumping.

They can also plan routes, approach targets, and avoid obstacles, the video said. One of the robots shown in the video was fitted with a rifle to shoot targets, according to CCTV.

Chen Wei, a Chinese soldier, told CCTV that the robot dogs will “serve as a new member in urban combat operations” and can replace the role of human soldiers in identifying and striking targets.

  • @an_onanist
    13•1 month ago

    Looks like a couple of high-school kids bought a robot from Ali Baba, 3D printed a few mounts, then added a gun and a gopro.

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝OPMEnglish
      11•1 month ago

      You may not be far off:

      The robot dogs appeared to be supplied by the Chinese manufacturer Unitree, Axios said. The robot dogs on Unitree’s website cost between $2,800 and $100,000.

      So, yes, they have adapted commercially available robots. Handy for a proof-of-concept before you start manufacturing bespoke ones.