China flaunted a robot dog strapped with a gun during its largest-ever military exercise with Cambodia, producing images reminiscent of dystopian movies.
Why it matters: China and the U.S. are racing to dominate robotics and other smart machinery. Defense officials from both powers believe unmanned technologies will be decisive in future wars.
The Chinese troops’ #robot dogs debuted at the “Golden Dragon-2024” joint military exercise between #China and #Cambodia. Weighing over 50 kilograms, it can be equipped with a rifle and move forward quickly under the control of an operator. It can also shake hands with humans. pic.twitter.com/DJiJg83uRH
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) May 27, 2024
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China brought two robot dogs to Cambodia for the “Golden Dragon – 2024” military exercise. pic.twitter.com/5r9WVY4mhy— David Roth-Lindberg (@RothLindberg) May 17, 2024
