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US bans foreign made humanoid robots
Published : Friday, 31 July, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Observer Online Report
The United States has imposed a ban on the import of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national and cybersecurity risks. The decision, announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is based on the findings of a White House task force that warned such advanced robotic devices could pose threats to critical infrastructure and public safety.
The United States has banned the import of foreign-made humanoid robots machines designed to resemble humans and quadruped robots, citing concerns over national and cybersecurity.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said advanced robotic devices manufactured abroad could pose risks to the country's critical infrastructure as well as the safety and security of American citizens. The move follows recommendations from a White House task force that assessed the potential security implications of such technologies.
According to the FCC, the term "mobile robots" refers to devices weighing more than two kilograms that can move autonomously by using sensors, network connectivity and software to navigate around obstacles.
The decision comes amid intensifying competition between US and Chinese companies in the development of humanoid and quadruped robots. China currently dominates the global humanoid robotics market. According to analysts at Barclays, Chinese manufacturers account for approximately 85 percent of the world's humanoid robot production.
Morgan Stanley has projected that China's humanoid robot market could reach $15 billion by 2030, underscoring the country's growing lead in the sector.
The ban also comes ahead of an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. Analysts say the FCC's decision could effectively shut Chinese robot makers out of the US market, potentially adding to diplomatic tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)
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