The US is banning foreign robots
The US Federal Communications Commission has announced a new import ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices and power inverters, citing national security risks. The regulation applies to machines capable of locomotion and network connectivity, potentially impacting Chinese manufacturers and future consumer electronics.
The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on “advanced robotic devices” and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include “mobile” robots, such as humanoid and quadruped models — but it is not limited to robots that walk around.
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