China develops humanoid robots for reconnaissance, patrols and combat
China is accelerating military research into humanoid robots, exploring roles from urban combat and reconnaissance to infiltration and patrols. Norinco's Fuxi humanoid highlights the country's push towards remotely operated military robotics, while the PLA continues investing in perception, movement, and data systems. But major technical, legal, and ethical challenges remain before humanoid robots can be widely deployed on battlefields.
