First Chinese combat robot challenges its Japanese and American counterparts

Jizhan, a Shanghai-based robotics company, has claimed success in its mission to create a giant combat robot. The company is now inviting foreign counterparts to challenge this robot fighter.

Jizhan, a Shanghai-based robotics company, has claimed success in its mission to create a giant combat robot. The company is now inviting foreign counterparts to challenge this robot fighter. [Photo: people.cn]

"We are now sending an official invitation to all Japanese and American combat robots,” the company wrote. "Our robot can fight two attackers at the same time in the Fight My Bots Competition (FMB)."

The Dawei robot, China's first combat robot. [Photo: people.cn]

The Dawei prototype made its global debut on the banks of Huangpu River last year on Sept. 15, after more than half a year of research and development. Dawei’s pattern of red flames and Taotie (one of four evil fiends in Chinese mythology) is set off by a solemn black background. The mix of red and black embodies the vigor of China and the mysterious nature of the Orient. The robot's powerful structure gives a high-tech feel that can typically be found only in science fiction.