Robot dogs emerge as a new area of US-China military competition
The headlines describe US military funding as contributing to technological breakthroughs that China has developed at scale, while Taiwanese companies showcase robot-dog developments at a robotics exhibition. The technology is presented as part of a new arms race involving the United States, China and Taiwan.
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Why it matters
Military competition over emerging robotic systems could add a new dimension to strategic tensions in the Taiwan region.
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