FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The Federal Communications Commission has banned humanoid robots from China due to unacceptable risks to national security. The ban is part of the Trump administration's efforts to keep Chinese technology out of the US and promote American-made technology. The restrictions apply to robot and inverter models that have not yet been released, but the FCC can also revoke authorizations for already authorized models.
- ▪The FCC defines the banned robots as advanced robotic devices, which include humanoids and animal-like quadrupeds.
- ▪The ban also applies to connected power inverters, which enable renewable energy sources and batteries to connect to grids and datacenter equipment.
- ▪China is the world's largest maker of inverters, led by companies such as Sungrow Power Supply and Huawei, which are already heavily sanctioned by the US.
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EngineAI T800 humanoid robots after rolling off the production line at a facility in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, on 24 July 2026. Photograph: VCG/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenEngineAI T800 humanoid robots after rolling off the production line at a facility in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, on 24 July 2026. Photograph: VCG/Getty ImagesTrump administrationFCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the USDara Kerr and agenciesTue 28 Jul 2026 19.24 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Jul 2026 19.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, saying that the technology poses…
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