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

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots, quadruped robots, and power inverters, citing national security risks. The move primarily targets China, which holds an estimated 85% of the global humanoid robot market, effectively reserving the US market for domestic developers.

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