US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security and supply chain vulnerabilities. The move primarily targets China, which holds an estimated 85% of the global humanoid robot market, and is part of a broader US strategy to restrict Chinese technology.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, and 14 sources have reported it between 28 Jul 2026 and 12 Aug 2026.