The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters - Engadget

The FCC announced bans on foreign-made advanced robotics devices, including humanoid and quadruped robots, and certain connected power inverters, citing national security, supply chain and cybersecurity risks. The measures are tied to the White House’s 2025 national security strategy and aim to encourage domestic production of critical and emerging technologies. The agency said companies may seek conditional approval to continue selling affected devices in the US.

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