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Machine gun-wielding robot dogs are better sharpshooters, claims study


A new Chinese study has found that with proper design, robot dogs with machine guns can be highly accurate.

“Urban warfare, encompassing anti-terrorism operations, hostage rescue missions, and the clearance of streets and buildings alike, has steadily risen to prominence as a fundamental facet of contemporary conflict,” the Chinese researchers explained. These platforms must negotiate unstructured terrain and execute intricate actions such as maneuvering, scaling, and leaping – rendering traditional wheeled and tracked designs inadequate,” added the team. “Quadruped platforms, based on bionic principles, can use independent ground support points to provide enhanced mobility and adaptability in complex urban combat environments,” the team concluded.

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