China’s robot dog autonomously finds victims in disaster drills

Chinese robotics firm Deep Robotics showcased its X30 quadruped robot dogs in a disaster rescue drill held in Hangzhou on November 27. The drill, named the “2025 Joint Emergency Rescue Drill for Concurrent Multi-Type Accidents,” tested the robots’ ability to autonomously locate seven simulated trapped victims across multiple high-risk scenarios. The X30 demonstrated advanced mobility and stability by navigating challenging terrain such as 45-degree stairs, hollow scaffolding, and debris-filled surfaces, supported by its four-legged bionic design, smart gait control, and IP67 protection rating that allows operation in dusty and wet conditions. These capabilities enabled the robots to safely enter hazardous zones and relay critical real-time data to command centers. The X30 robots employed full-scene scanning, long-distance video feeds, and a broadband self-organizing network to build 3D models of the disaster site, providing rescue teams with accurate environmental awareness and situational updates. Integrated with personnel search-and-rescue systems and facial recognition cameras, the