US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
Source SecurityWeek
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers, citing national security and cybersecurity risks. The ban includes advanced humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and power inverters used in renewable energy and data centers. This move aims to secure critical U.S. supply chains and reduce dependency on foreign technology perceived as a risk. Existing devices and previously approved models are not affected. China has criticized the ban as protectionism and pledged to defend its companies. The ban may impact U.S.-China technology collaborations but is unlikely to slow China's domestic humanoid robot development significantly.