The Chinese Military is Developing Robot Dogs and Humanoid Combat Robots

Lingxi, a PLA EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) robot, shows grabbing skills in a military training field in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong province. (Photo/GZ.81.CN)

China’s People’s Liberation Army is developing and field-testing a range of combat robotics, including quadruped robot dogs, motion-controlled humanoid fighters, and AI-enabled support systems designed for logistics, reconnaissance, and direct battlefield engagement.

These platforms reflect Beijing’s push toward...