The future is here, and it wants a mechanical dog treat. China has unveiled new gun-carrying robot "wolves" designed for military combat. State broadcaster CCTV reported that these four-legged robots can quietly sneak up on enemies, fire accurate shots, and work in difficult terrain. The robots are an upgraded version of earlier robotic dogs and are meant to replace human soldiers in dangerous situations to reduce combat deaths. China's People's Liberation Army showed off the robots during recent military exercises, marking the first time these "wolf robots" were publicly displayed in war games.
The quadruped robots are part of China's push to use advanced unmanned systems in warfare. State media says China has invested heavily in robotics, an area where some experts believe it might already be ahead of the United States. The robots look like something from the dystopian TV show "Black Mirror," which is sure to put everyone at ease, and represent the latest use of robotics on modern battlefields.
Source: Barrons