US Is Banning Foreign Robots—Even Roombas
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The US government is imposing new restrictions on foreign-made robots, blocking future models from receiving FCC approval due to national security concerns. National security agencies have warned that these robots could pose cybersecurity and supply chain risks. This move affects foreign-made robots, including popular models like Roombas, and connected power inverters, potentially impacting global robotics and electronics industries.
New restrictions block future models of foreign-made robots and connected power inverters from receiving FCC approval after U.S. national security agencies warned they could pose cybersecurity and supply chain risks.