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During the Golden Dragon 2024 military exercises, which began on May 16 together with Cambodia, the Chinese army showed the latest achievements in the field of robotics, including "dogs" equipped with assault rifles.
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Two "dogs" created by Unitree Robotics took part in the maneuvers in the same formation with armored vehicles. The smaller Go2 robot, weighing about 15 kg, is equipped with a 4D wide-angle sensor system and can work from 2 to 4 hours, transmitting real-time images to command posts, autonomously planning routes, bypassing obstacles and approaching targets. The batteries and power system are located in the "abdominal cavity", which allows him to move back and forth, lie down and jump.
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A larger "dog" B1 weighing 50 kg can be used not only for reconnaissance, but also act as a means of destruction, being armed with an assault rifle. As can be seen from the CCTV footage, this robot was used in a simulated urban environment during the attack on the building where the conditional terrorists were hiding.
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As indicated in the Western press, "dog" robots are also being tested by the USA (Spot product), France (Ghost Robotics, Vision 60), Russia (M-81):
