US Bans New Chinese Humanoid Robot Models Under FCC Security Rules
The FCC has blocked new foreign-produced humanoid and quadruped robot models from entering the US market, with Chinese manufacturers expected to face the greatest disruption.
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The FCC has blocked new foreign-produced humanoid and quadruped robot models from entering the US market, with Chinese manufacturers expected to face the greatest disruption.
China has launched the Humanoid Full Lifecycle Management Service Platform, assigning every humanoid robot a unique digital ID from production through recycling, with more than 28,000 robots across 200 models already registered under the national initiative.
China has begun testing a digital identification system for humanoid robots in Hubei Province, with each unit assigned a unique code covering manufacturer, configuration, and operational history. The system functions as a lifecycle registry similar to a passport for machines.
U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation to block government use of Chinese-made humanoid robots, reflecting growing concerns over data security and technological competition.