Meet the Q‑UVG: China's wolf-robots revolutionize warfare

Although the manufacturer does not specify its direct application, the Chinese wolf robots could significantly influence military missions in difficult terrains and assist special forces units. The Chinese company Deep Robotics developed the Q-UVG robots, which stand for Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicles. Importantly, their operation is supported by artificial intelligence. The new model was showcased live in Zhuhai at the China Airshow 2024.

This is not the first model of a quadrupedal robot, but it stands out with its innovative mode of movement—each leg is integrated with a wheel, allowing it to reach an average speed of 9 mph, which is still slower than a real wolf. It can also quickly dodge obstacles and climb stairs. Rubble, leaves, stones, or uneven ground pose no challenge for it. Engineers from Deep Robotics have equipped the robot's legs with shock absorbers that provide stability and reduce vibrations.

An additional innovation is that these unmanned quadrupeds can work in groups, potentially introducing new methods for conducting military missions. You can see this in the video below. During the military displays, the company demonstrated how wolf-robots function as a team: two of them had visible mounts for weapons or sensors, while the others primarily acted as scouts.

Deep Robotics also assured that the machines respond to simple voice commands like "stand up" or "move."

The Q-UVG can also operate in conditions unfavorable to the human body due to challenging terrain and within a temperature range from –4°F to 122°F. Deep Robotics explains that the Q-UVG models utilize nuclear fusion perception technology, enabling the robots to quickly overcome obstacles and climb industrial stairs, conduct autonomous inspections in any weather condition, and tackle other difficulties in an ever-growing number of scenarios.