China Unveils Military Robotic Wolves at Airshow China 2024

At the Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhia held earlier this month, China introduced its latest military innovation: robotic wolves. Developed by China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC), these quadrupedal robots have impressed the crowd with their mobility and adaptability, demonstrating advanced tech and capabilities during the dynamic ground display they showed.

Similar to real wolves that move in packs, these robotic wolves are designed to work in coordinated clusters. With a weight of 70 kilograms and dynamic design, the robotic wolves can effortlessly navigate various terrains, assist infantry, and perform tasks like obstacle navigation and stair climbing. They can even carry different payloads for multiple applications that may be proven handy when needed.

The CSGC also revealed plans to integrate the robotic wolves with drones for joint air-ground operations, further expanding their functionality. The system includes various types of robots, such as reconnaissance, transport, and strike units, all able to collaborate autonomously. In one demo, a pack of robotic wolves even worked together with a combat radius of up to two kilometers.

Perhaps what makes these robotic wolves impressive and useful is their ability to perform cluster warfare. This capability enables seamless communication and coordination between humans, robots, and vehicles. This advanced system addresses challenges like limited mobility and communication in urban and complex environments, offering enhanced support for special forces and infantry.

With the unveiling of these robotic wolves, China shows just how committed they are to advancing its defense technologies and how robots in the military can be useful. Needless to say though, utmost caution and regulation must be enforced when investing in robots in the military — may it be robot dogs or robot wolves.