China tests ‘wolf robot’ to destroy Taiwan's defenses in 10 seconds

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has developed new quadruped “wolf robots” designed for amphibious assault roles, demonstrated in a recent training exercise simulating an attack on Taiwan. The PLA Eastern Theater Command’s 72nd Group Army showcased these 70-kilogram autonomous robots, capable of carrying supplies and performing reconnaissance, alongside coordinated drone strikes. The robots breached obstacles such as barbed wire and trenches within minutes, working in tandem with human soldiers who controlled multiple robots and drones via a real-time 3D interface. This integration reportedly expanded the combat radius fourfold compared to traditional infantry squads, cutting target engagement times to under 10 seconds. Equipped with multiple cameras for 360-degree awareness, the wolf robots represent a shift in PLA tactics from mass human-wave assaults to “intelligent-sea tactics” emphasizing automation, precision, and machine teamwork. However, the exercise also revealed vulnerabilities: the robots lacked armor, struggled to conceal themselves, and were susceptible to light gunfire