The FCC has expanded a Trump-era ban on 'advanced robotic devices' to include robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas, citing national security concerns. While existing models remain unaffected, future imports may require US manufacturing commitments.
Background
This follows earlier restrictions targeting Chinese-made humanoid robots under Section 7002 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which prohibits federal agencies from purchasing certain foreign robotics products.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jul 30, 2026 at 02:13 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10