US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
RoboStore, a major US distributor of Chinese humanoid robots, is pivoting to domestic manufacturing under a new entity called Robo Inc. This strategic shift follows increasing US government scrutiny and regulatory pressure regarding foreign-made robotics.
Why it matters
The move highlights the growing impact of geopolitical trade tensions and national security concerns on the global robotics supply chain.
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11 The robotics distributor RoboStore is pivoting from selling China's robots to making its own from a Long Island facility under the new company Robo Inc. Credit: Robo Inc. The robotics distributor RoboStore is pivoting from selling China's robots to making its own from a Long Island facility under the new company Robo Inc. Credit: Robo Inc. Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A leading US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots and robot dogs now plans to produce its own robots at a facility on Long Island, New York. The business pivot comes amid the US government’s growing crackdown on foreign-made robots.
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