U.S. Bans Imports of Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots Citing National Security Concerns

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Published: 2026-07-29T05:59:00Z
Category: technology
Source: The Japan Times

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a ban on the import of foreign-made humanoid robots, primarily targeting China, due to national security and cybersecurity risks. The decision, which also includes quadrupeds and foreign-made power inverters, aims to secure critical supply chains and the U.S. AI infrastructure buildup.

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