US Bans New Robot Vacuums and Robotic Lawn Mowers Under AI Manufacturing Push

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has barred the sale of all newly introduced robot vacuums and robotic lawn mowers, expanding restrictions that recently targeted humanoid robots. The new rules apply only to products that have not yet received FCC certification. Manufacturers must now either produce eligible robots in the United States or commit to relocating their supply chains to the country to obtain approval. The FCC may grant temporary exemptions for specific models while companies transition their manufacturing operations to the U.S. Trump AI Strategy Targets Overseas Robot Manufacturing The restrictions form part of the Trump administration's Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, which aims to shift robot manufacturing and supply chains to the United States.