China’s humanoid robot industry has moved beyond flashy demonstrations of robots running, boxing and dancing. A Reuters review of more than 100 Chinese military procurement notices, academic studies, patents, government records and defence industry materials found that China’s military is increasingly examining how humanoid robots could eventually be used in warfare. The shift comes as autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important in modern warfare. The Russia Ukraine war has demonstrated the growing role of AI enabled drones in reconnaissance and attacks, while robots have also been used to transport supplies and retrieve casualties. China’s military is studying these developments as…