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Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Watch: Chinese Military Unveils Robot Murder Wolves
The Chinese military conducted tactical exercises integrating robotic wolves and infantry-operated drones, underscoring Beijing's push to deploy unmanned systems in modern combat operations, according to state-run media. The 76th Group Army's drills focused on battlefield coordination between personnel and autonomous technologies for reconnaissance, strategic point clearing, fire support and breaching defensive positions, according to a military statement. The exercises represent China's latest effort to advance unmanned warfare capabilities amid growing global competition in military robotics. The robotic wolves, branded 'steel warriors,' debuted at the 2024 Airshow China exhibition before being deployed in joint exercises with Cambodia. During the 2024 'Golden Dragon' exercise, China fielded a rifle-armed robotic wolf for assault operations. The follow-up 'Golden Dragon 2025' exercise featured a UAV equipped with a QBZ-95 assault rifle providing fire cover for ground units. The military demonstrations come as Chinese defense analysts raise concerns about the ethical implications of autonomous weapons systems. In a recent People's Liberation Army Daily op-ed, analysts Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang called for 'ethical and legal research' to address risks from militarized robots, warning that malfunctioning units could cause 'indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths.' The PLA Daily authors referenced Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, which prohibit robots from harming humans, arguing that militarized humanoid robots 'clearly violate' these principles. They proposed overhauling Asimov's framework for military applications, emphasizing that combat robots must adhere to laws of war by 'obeying humans,' 'respecting humans' and 'protecting humans.' The trio of analysts stressed the need for built-in constraints to prevent excessive force and indiscriminate killing, while cautioning against prematurely replacing human soldiers, noting that robots still lack critical capabilities including speed, dexterity and complex terrain navigation. 'Even if humanoid robots become mature and widely used, they will not fully replace other unmanned systems,' the authors concluded, advocating for balanced integration of robotics into warfare.
Gulf Insider
14-07-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
China Warns of Rogue Robot Troops Unleashing
Concerns are mounting in China as the Communist superpower advances humanoid robot development to replace human soldiers on the battlefield, prompting calls for 'ethical and legal research' into this Terminator-like technology to 'avoid moral pitfalls.' An op-ed published by Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily warned that faulty robots could lead to 'indiscriminate killings and accidental death,' which would 'inevitably result in legal charges and moral condemnation.' The South China Morning Post reports: The authors cited American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, a set of principles that have influenced discussions about the ethics of real-world applications in the field. The authors said that militarised humanoid robots 'clearly violate' the first of Asimov's laws, which states that a robot 'may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm'. They added that Asimov's laws needed to be overhauled in the light of these developments. They also highlighted legal implications, saying that humanoid robots in military scenarios should comply with the main principles of the laws of war by 'obeying humans', 'respecting humans' and 'protecting humans'. The authors emphasized that robots must be designed with constraints to 'suspend and limit excessive use of force in a timely manner and not indiscriminately kill people.' Additionally, the trio cautioned against hastily replacing humans with robots, noting that robots still lack essential capabilities such as speed, dexterity, and the ability to navigate complex terrains. 'Even if humanoid robots become mature and widely used in the future, they will not completely replace other unmanned systems,' the article said. Concurrently, the U.S. Army is intensifying efforts to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems, aiming to enhance human-machine collaboration between soldiers and advanced robots on the battlefield, according to Interesting Engineering. Scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) are pioneering advancements in ground and aerial autonomous systems, as well as energy solutions, to bolster the mobility and maneuverability of these technologies, the technology website reports. 'We are bridging the gap between humans and robots, making them more intuitive, responsive, and, ultimately, more useful for the Soldier,' said a lead researcher for the Artificial Intelligence for Maneuver and Mobility program. 'ARL researchers have demonstrated an interactive bi-directional communication system that enables real-time exchanges between humans and robots.' And of course (CGI): Also read: China And India Drive Global Demand For Air Conditioning
Economic Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Rebellion within the ranks: China's top military paper challenges Xi Jinping's push for battlefield robots
Live Events Big change in tone from earlier China building robot army fast FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel China's top military newspaper PLA Daily published an article warning against using humanoid robots in war. The article goes against President Xi Jinping's military tech ambitions, especially his focus on high automation and AI in the army, as per the writers—Yuan Yi, Ma Ye, and Yue Shiguang—wrote the piece, but it's not clear if they are from the army or civilian defence. The article says using humanoid robots in large numbers could cause 'indiscriminate killings' and accidental deaths, which could lead to legal issues and moral backlash, as stated in the report by The asks the military to do more ethical and legal studies before using these robots in battle. The piece admits that humanoid robots are useful for war since they reduce human deaths, and could be the next big step in military tech, like drones once were, as per the it warns that the technology is still new and not fully understood, so the use of these robots in combat should be strictly controlled and regulated. This article is very unusual for PLA Daily, which normally just promotes the government's military plans. That's why many experts are surprised, as reported by The two months ago, the same paper praised humanoid robots and said they would change the future of war in a good way. The new warning might mean that some people in Beijing are not fully happy with China's heavy focus on military AI and robots, as per the report by The the article didn't name the Chinese military (PLA) directly, but it did name other countries like the US, Russia, and Japan, saying they are also investing heavily in humanoid robots for war. China is leading the world in automation, with more robots per worker than any country except South Korea and Singapore, according to the 2022 to 2023, China added over 276,000 roboworkers, which is more than half of all robots used globally. Last month, China's state media proudly showed off the world's first robot football match, where AI robots played soccer with no human help, as per The Telegraph Chinese defence industry is also making robot dogs for combat, and military strategists are openly supporting the use of humanoid robots in battle. The US, on the other hand, is not focusing much on humanoid robots, but is investing more in next-gen fighter jets and drones, claims reports.A well-known scholar at the PLA's top institute, Wang Yonghua, has said that humanoid robots can mimic human actions, interact with humans, and replace soldiers in complex missions, as stated by The PLA Daily warned that humanoid robots could cause accidental killings and legal or moral is developing humanoid robots and combat robot dogs, but some experts now want strict rules before using them in war.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rebellion within the ranks: China's top military paper challenges Xi Jinping's push for battlefield robots
China's top military newspaper PLA Daily published an article warning against using humanoid robots in war. The article goes against President Xi Jinping's military tech ambitions, especially his focus on high automation and AI in the army, as per the reports. Three writers—Yuan Yi, Ma Ye, and Yue Shiguang—wrote the piece, but it's not clear if they are from the army or civilian defence. The article says using humanoid robots in large numbers could cause 'indiscriminate killings' and accidental deaths, which could lead to legal issues and moral backlash, as stated in the report by The Telegraph. It asks the military to do more ethical and legal studies before using these robots in battle. The piece admits that humanoid robots are useful for war since they reduce human deaths, and could be the next big step in military tech, like drones once were, as per the reports. ALSO READ: Largest population purge this decade? Iran expels half a million Afghans in rapid crackdown post-Israel war But it warns that the technology is still new and not fully understood, so the use of these robots in combat should be strictly controlled and regulated. This article is very unusual for PLA Daily, which normally just promotes the government's military plans. That's why many experts are surprised, as reported by The Telegraph. Live Events Big change in tone from earlier Just two months ago, the same paper praised humanoid robots and said they would change the future of war in a good way. The new warning might mean that some people in Beijing are not fully happy with China's heavy focus on military AI and robots, as per the report by The Telegraph. Interestingly, the article didn't name the Chinese military (PLA) directly, but it did name other countries like the US, Russia, and Japan, saying they are also investing heavily in humanoid robots for war. China is leading the world in automation, with more robots per worker than any country except South Korea and Singapore, according to the reports. ALSO READ: Bitcoin hits new all-time high at $113,804 as supply shrinks and big buyers load up China building robot army fast From 2022 to 2023, China added over 276,000 roboworkers, which is more than half of all robots used globally. Last month, China's state media proudly showed off the world's first robot football match, where AI robots played soccer with no human help, as per The Telegraph report. The Chinese defence industry is also making robot dogs for combat, and military strategists are openly supporting the use of humanoid robots in battle. The US, on the other hand, is not focusing much on humanoid robots, but is investing more in next-gen fighter jets and drones, claims reports. A well-known scholar at the PLA's top institute, Wang Yonghua, has said that humanoid robots can mimic human actions, interact with humans, and replace soldiers in complex missions, as stated by The Telegraph. FAQs Q1. Why did China's military newspaper warn about battlefield robots? The PLA Daily warned that humanoid robots could cause accidental killings and legal or moral problems. Q2. Is China using humanoid robots in its army? China is developing humanoid robots and combat robot dogs, but some experts now want strict rules before using them in war.
Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
China's military newspaper defies Xi Jinping over battlefield robots
An official Chinese military newspaper has risked undermining Xi Jinping's defence ambitions by warning against the use of humanoid robots on the battlefield. In an article published on Thursday, three authors said that large-scale, normalised use could lead to 'indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths', which would inevitably result in legal charges and moral condemnation. They added that militaries should conduct 'ethical and legal research' on humanoid robots to 'avoid moral pitfalls.' The plea, which was published in the PLA Daily – named for the country's military, the People's Liberation Army – was written by Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang. However, it's unclear whether they are military officials or civilian defence experts. The authors noted that because humanoid robots remove the risk of battlefield casualties, they are likely to 'become a new growth pole for military intelligence', following in the rapid expansion of drones and other unmanned vehicles. Combat use should be 'constrained' They also said that the understanding of these kinds of robots is 'still in the embryonic stage with insufficient exploration and unclear positioning' and rules are key to 'regulating and constraining their combat use, avoiding mistakes and loss of control'. The article in the PLA Daily was a strange departure from the usual propaganda that the military-run outlet normally produces and has raised eyebrows among China watchers in terms of what exactly it was intended to accomplish. Less than two months ago, the outlet published an article praising humanoid robots and their ability to 'transform humanity's perception of the future of warfare'. China has a reputation for concealing and obfuscating its own capacities by pointing the finger at others – especially the US – but the article could also indicate that there are some in Beijing that disagree with the highly-automated trajectory the country is headed in. The article did not make any specific mention of the PLA, but did explicitly name other countries, including the US, Russia and Japan, which, it said, 'attach great importance to the development of humanoid robots and their military applications'. While many countries around the world have invested in the development of robots, artificial intelligence and unmanned vehicles, China has been the leading player in the field with the development of its 'army of robots'. Over 250,000 Chinese roboworkers China has more automation capacity than the US, Germany and Japan and more robots per worker than any other country, except for South Korea and Singapore. According to the International Federation of Robotics, between 2022 and 2023, China deployed over 276,00 roboworkers – more than half of all robots in use around the world. Last month, Chinese state media celebrated this fact with widespread reports publicising the world's first fully autonomous AI robot football match. China's defence sector has also been rapidly developing and incorporating robotics, namely with the developments of combat-trained robot dogs. Chinese military strategists within the PLA have also advocated for the use of humanoid robots specifically in combat settings. The US has not been focusing on humanoid technology as much, and is prioritising a new generation of fighter jets, as well as ramping up drone production. Wang Yonghua, a scholar at the PLA's top research institute, has previously written that humanoid robots 'can simulate various human activities, better realise human-computer interaction, and are more suitable for replacing humans to complete complex tasks'.
