{"id":13504,"date":"2025-08-08T17:13:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=13504"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:29:32","slug":"robots-wont-know-who-to-kill-chinese-army-issues-chilling-warning-as-humanoid-soldiers-threaten-era-of-blind-violence-and-unstoppable-battlefield-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/08\/08\/robots-wont-know-who-to-kill-chinese-army-issues-chilling-warning-as-humanoid-soldiers-threaten-era-of-blind-violence-and-unstoppable-battlefield-chaos\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRobots Won\u2019t Know Who to Kill\u201d: Chinese Army Issues Chilling Warning as Humanoid Soldiers Threaten Era of Blind Violence and Unstoppable Battlefield Chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83e\udd16 Humanoid robots<\/strong> are being developed for military use, raising ethical concerns about their deployment.<\/li>\n
  • \u2696\ufe0f Chinese experts emphasize the need for urgent research on the ethical and legal dimensions<\/strong> of these technologies.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca1 Despite their benefits, humanoid robots<\/strong> are costly and complex, complementing rather than replacing existing systems.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d A global debate is emerging on the robotization of warfare<\/strong>, highlighting tensions between innovation and governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    The future of warfare is increasingly being shaped by technological advancements, particularly through the rapid development of humanoid robots capable of operating on battlefields. While the excitement surrounding this innovation is palpable, it also brings significant concerns to light. Recently, the official newspaper of the Chinese army, the People’s Liberation Army Daily, highlighted these issues. In an article published on July 10, and echoed by the South China Morning Post, Chinese military experts have raised alarms, urging urgent research on the ethical and legal dimensions of deploying humanoid robots in warfare. They emphasized the risks of “blind killings” and “accidental deaths” associated with these machines.<\/p>\n

    Promises and Perils of Humanoid Robots<\/h2>\n

    Military humanoid robots represent the culmination of a long journey of innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and autonomous systems. Their ability to mimic human movements, manipulate objects with precision, and navigate complex environments makes them particularly attractive for military operations. In theory, these robots could undertake missions deemed too dangerous for human soldiers, reduce human casualties, and perform tactical tasks with unprecedented speed and adaptability.<\/p>\n

    However, as noted by the authors of the People’s Liberation Army Daily article\u2014Yuan Yi, Ma Ye, and Yue Shiguang\u2014these machines raise significant ethical questions. Unlike drones or other unmanned systems, humanoid robots can physically interact with their surroundings, complicating decisions about the use of force and respect for human life. The risk of fatal errors or “blind killings,” as they term it, is not negligible.<\/p>\n

    Ethical Weight of Robotics Laws<\/h2>\n

    The authors reference the famous “three laws of robotics” conceived by science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. The first law states that a robot must not harm a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human to come to harm. However, as they point out, military humanoid robots clearly violate this principle due to their nature and intended use.<\/p>\n

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