China Advances Humanoid Robots for Combat

Chinese military institutions are accelerating research and procurement for humanoid robots. Records show growing planning for eventual wartime deployment alongside ground troops.

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A humanoid robot takes part in a wushu contest during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo

China's military is integrating humanoid robots into combat research, allocating $300,000 for data collection systems by June 2026. The push builds on commercial dominance, with local manufacturers accounting for 95% of global humanoid shipments in 2025. This industrial scale provides the People's Liberation Army with an expanding testing base for automated warfare.