USA Has Banned the Import of Humanoid Robots

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of new foreign-made humanoid and quadrupedal robots, citing national security risks such as potential surveillance and remote takeover. The ban, which also affects power inverters, aims to protect critical US supply chains and does not apply to previously approved models.

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