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China Accelerates Development of Humanoid Robots for Military Combat
www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/from-dance-floor-to-war-china-readies-humanoid-robots-for-combat
China is rapidly advancing humanoid robot technology for military applications, with the PLA planning their eventual deployment in combat scenarios. Military institutions are testing humanoids against battlefield requirements and studying their integration with troops, focusing on urban warfare roles like building clearance and reconnaissance. Chinese manufacturers dominate global humanoid robot production, giving the military access to cutting-edge commercial technologies. While challenges remain in autonomy and battlefield reliability, China envisions humanoids evolving from support roles to primary combat functions. The US military is also developing militarized humanoid capabilities, but China's commercial robotics industry provides a significant advantage in this emerging field of warfare technology.