China’s robotic dog can shoot like a pro. What is the US doing?


Chinese scientists have found robotic dogs can fire a machine gun with the accuracy of a skilled shooter during testing. The findings could revolutionise the future of warfare, particularly when fighting battles in an urban landscape. — SCMP

Legions of robotic dogs are being produced by China, with most of the four-legged machines being used as novelty electronic pets or for doing mundane tasks such as carrying a discus to a track and field athlete. But not all of them.

Footage released by the Chinese military through state media in recent years shows some of these dogs are being armed and put into live military exercises.

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