U.S. Expands National Security Ban to Include Humanoid and Quadruped Robots

The United States has expanded its list of products prohibited from entering the country on national security grounds, adding humanoid and quadruped robots to the restricted category. The decision was announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The new measures apply to a category described as "advanced robotic devices." The list previously included certain types of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as products manufactured by Huawei and China Telecom. Security Concerns Drive New Import Restrictions The restrictions are based on recommendations from a White House working group. According to its findings, foreign-made robotic systems could pose cybersecurity risks and potentially threaten critical infrastructure and the safety of U.S. citizens.