Social RoboticsUS FCC ban on foreign-made robots hits consumer and humanoid imports
New robot models must now be largely US-made to be sold, a rule widely seen as aimed at China.
Rest of World reported that the FCC added advanced robotic devices, including humanoids, quadrupeds and robot vacuums, to its Covered List in July 2026, citing security flaws in Unitree robots among other concerns. New models can only be sold if assembled in the US with at least 65% domestic content by value, rising to 75% in 2029, though robots already on sale are unaffected. Start-ups that rely on Chinese parts say the threshold is close to impossible, while some US makers welcomed it. The rule could reshape which companion and humanoid robots reach American homes, given China's dominance of the hardware supply chain.
Source: Rest of World
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