The FCC's Next Target: Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters
The US ban on foreign-made tech is expanding from drones and Wi-Fi routers to humanoid robots and power inverters. On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission announced the ban, which targets “advanced robotic devices” including mobile robots, humanoid bots, and dog-like quadrupeds. “Today’s action does not impact a consumer’s continued use of devices they previously acquired,” the FCC noted.
- ▪The US ban on foreign-made tech is expanding from drones and Wi-Fi routers to humanoid robots and power inverters.
- ▪On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission announced the ban, which targets “advanced robotic devices” including mobile robots, humanoid bots, and dog-like quadrupeds.
- ▪“Today’s action does not impact a consumer’s continued use of devices they previously acquired,” the FCC noted.
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The US ban on foreign-made tech is expanding from drones and Wi-Fi routers to humanoid robots and power inverters. On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission announced the ban, which targets “advanced robotic devices” including mobile robots, humanoid bots, and dog-like quadrupeds. “Today’s action does not impact a consumer’s continued use of devices they previously acquired,” the FCC noted. “Nor does it prevent retailers from continuing to sell, import, or market relevant models approved previously through the FCC’s equipment authorization process.” Still, the ban will block any new foreign-made humanoid robots or power inverters from receiving the necessary clearance to sell in the US.
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