US bans humanoid robots from China, citing 'unacceptable risks'
15 hours ago
- The FCC has banned Chinese humanoid and animal-like robots, citing 'unacceptable risks' to national security.
- The ban also includes connected power inverters from China, essential for renewable energy and data centers.
- The Trump administration aims to boost US technology manufacturing and secure supply chains for critical technologies.
- China's embassy warns it will take necessary measures to protect its interests and urges the US to stop smearing Chinese companies.
- A Chinese analyst states the US is anxious about its eroding technological advantage and is implementing irrational restrictions.
- The restrictions apply to unreleased models, but the FCC can revoke authorizations for already-approved devices.
- Humanoid robots and inverters are seen as crucial for future consumer, industrial, and data center growth.