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U.S. FCC bans Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added advanced humanoid robots, quadruped robots and power inverters to its Covered List, prohibiting the import and sale of new models that have not yet received FCC authorization. The action targets devices primarily produced by Chinese manufacturers, which together account for roughly 85 % of the global humanoid‑robot market. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the measure is intended to secure America’s critical supply chains and protect national security from cyber‑espionage risks.
The ban applies only to new, foreign‑made models; devices already authorized or previously sold are not affected. It also extends to robot vacuum cleaners that meet the FCC’s definition of autonomous, network‑connected devices, and to power inverters used in renewable‑energy systems, data centres and household appliances. China has warned it will retaliate against the restrictions, raising the prospect of further trade tensions between the two countries.
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Brendan Carr · China · Donald Trump · Federal Communications Commission · Federal Communications Commission (FCC) · Huawei · Huawei Technologies · Huawei Technologies Co. · Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. · President Donald Trump · Sungrow · Sungrow Power
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- [● 46 SOURCES] The ban targets Chinese manufacturers including Unitree, Huawei and Sungrow. www.dire.it · focoinformativo.site · correiodobrasil.com.br · itbusiness.hu · ubirataonline.com.br · +28 more
- [● 48 SOURCES] China accounts for roughly 85% of the global humanoid robot market. correiodobrasil.com.br · www.dire.it · itbusiness.hu · focoinformativo.site · ubirataonline.com.br · +30 more
- [● 48 SOURCES] The FCC added advanced humanoid robots, quadruped robots and power inverters to its Covered List, banning new imports. www.dire.it · focoinformativo.site · correiodobrasil.com.br · itbusiness.hu · ubirataonline.com.br · +30 more
- [● 47 SOURCES] FCC chair Brendan Carr said the move was to “secure America’s critical supply chains.” correiodobrasil.com.br · www.dire.it · itbusiness.hu · focoinformativo.site · ubirataonline.com.br · +29 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The restriction comes ahead of a planned summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. www.dire.it · correiodobrasil.com.br · itbusiness.hu · focoinformativo.site · ubirataonline.com.br · +10 more
- [● 47 SOURCES] The restriction applies only to new models, not to devices already sold or previously authorized. www.dire.it · focoinformativo.site · correiodobrasil.com.br · itbusiness.hu · ubirataonline.com.br · +29 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The ban could affect renewable energy systems, data centers and household appliances that use power inverters. focoinformativo.site · www.dire.it · itbusiness.hu · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.20minutos.es · +28 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] China warned it would retaliate against the United States over the robot import ban. www.dire.it · focoinformativo.site · correiodobrasil.com.br · itbusiness.hu · ubirataonline.com.br · +13 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. FCC announced a prohibition on import and sale of Chinese-made humanoid robots. correiodobrasil.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br
- [● 46 SOURCES] The restriction is based on national‑security and cyber‑threat concerns. correiodobrasil.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · www.dire.it · itbusiness.hu · focoinformativo.site · +27 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] The decision is part of broader U.S. measures restricting Chinese technology such as semiconductors, drones, and AI hardware. correiodobrasil.com.br · www.dire.it · emmepress.com · ototekno.okezone.com · 36kr.jp · +18 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. decision expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include autonomous robotic devices.