The US government just banned Roombas

The US government has banned the importation of certain robotic devices, including robot vacuum cleaners, due to national security concerns. The ban will affect future imports of foreign-made robots, but will not impact existing devices already in the US. Companies will still be allowed to sell already approved models, but may be required to commit to US manufacturing for future products. The ban is intended to mitigate potential security risks posed by foreign-made robots, according to the government.

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