Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has banned the import of Chinese-made humanoid robots, citing national security risks. The FCC also restricted power inverters, aiming to secure critical supply chains against potential foreign interference.
Why it matters
This move escalates the ongoing technological and economic rivalry between the US and China, specifically targeting the emerging robotics and AI hardware sectors.
Image source, VCG via Getty Images Image caption, China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to the country's national security.
The move applies to advanced robots - including humanoid and four-legged machines. Many of them are made in China, which is locked in a race with the US to develop robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
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