Chinese Report About Robot Dogs Used In Joint Military Exercises With Cambodia

On May 25, 2024, CCTV Video News Agency (China) posted to its YouTube channel a report about robotic equipment that is being showcased at the joint China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2024" military exercise. A Chinese soldier, Yeng Shengzhi explained that a robot dog designed for reconnaissance weighs 18 kilogram and has a "4D wide-angle perception system" that can broadcast to command posts in real time. Another model robot dog weighs 50 kilograms and can operate a rifle carried on its back. Other equipment showcased at the exercise include various small drones, including a drone that can carry and operate a rifle.

Yeng Shengzhi: "This robot dog weighs 15 kilograms and is equipped with a 4D wide-angle perception system. During our missions, it can provide real-time transmission of reconnaissance footage to the command posts."

Onscreen text: "With batteries and a power system in its abdomen, the robot dog can operate two to four hours. It is capable of performing various actions such as moving forward, lying down, jumping, and moving backward. Moreover, it can plan routes and avoid obstacles by itself, and approach targets during reconnaissance missions.

"Another robot dog weighing about 50 kilograms equipped with a rifle and was capable of advancing swiftly under the control of an operator."

Chen Wei: "It can serve as a new member in our urban combat operations, replacing our members to conduct reconnaissance and identify enemy and strike target during our training."

Onscreen text: "In addition to robot dogs, a variety of intelligence unmanned equipment, such as cargo drones and reconnaissance drones, were used during the exercise, which has enhanced the overall combat capabilities of the soldiers."