China Unveils AI-Powered Bionic Robots: From Mosquito Drones to Battlefield Humanoids

China: From Mosquito-Sized Scouts to AI Warriors

At a Chinese university lab, students have developed a range of bionic robots—some as small as mosquitoes—designed for specialized missions like battlefield reconnaissance and bomb disposal.

One standout project, the humanoid robot “Pioneer No. 2,” began development in 2010 and can now walk, with ongoing upgrades enabling it to run, jump, and perform precision tasks using AI and remote-controlled exoskeleton tech.

The robots feature dual-mode control systems: one for full-range movement, another for scaled precision—critical for delicate operations in high-risk environments.