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The US is banning foreign robots

The Verge·July 28, 2026

The US government has announced a ban on importing "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, which is expected to significantly impact China. The ban will include mobile robots, such as humanoid and quadruped models, and is part of a broader effort to restrict foreign-made technology. Although the FCC claims the move is not targeted at a specific country, China's growing robotics industry, including manufacturers like Unitree, will likely be affected. The ban is seen as a major development in the US-China tech rivalry, particularly in the field of robotics.

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