PLA Unveils Footage of Armed Quadruped Robots in Urban Drills

China's People's Liberation Army has unveiled footage of advanced quadruped robots, dubbed robot wolves, conducting coordinated drills in simulated urban combat environments. The video, which surfaced online in late March 2026 and quickly garnered over two million views, depicts the machines navigating streets, clearing obstacles and operating as a networked pack equipped with weapons such as machine guns, micromissiles and grenade launchers.

The robots, developed by the Southwest Automation Institute with ties to the PLA, represent an evolution from earlier prototypes showcased during China's Victory Day parade in September 2025. According to state broadcaster CCTV's documentary series "Unmanned Competition," the systems feature a shared sensing network that functions as a collective intelligence, enabling the robots to exchange real-time data, map surroundings and make decisions collaboratively without constant individual commands. This allows a single operator to oversee an entire swarm, marking a shift from isolated support roles to integrated swarm combat.

Technical specifications highlight their suitability for urban warfare. The quadrupeds can reach speeds of up to 15...