FCC adds foreign-made humanoids and power inverters to its Covered List
Rewkang · x · 2026-07-29
The FCC added two new categories to its Covered List, blocking new imports or sales in the U.S. of foreign-made advanced robotic devices and power inverters.
- The agency says the devices pose “unacceptable risks” to U.S. national security.
- The move covers humanoids and quadrupeds, not just one robot form factor.
- Exemptions remain possible if the Department of Defense or DHS finds no unacceptable threat.
- The quoted Standard Bots post backs the decision and frames the inverter as a core robot component.
Related event: FCC Adds Foreign Humanoid Robots to Covered List(5 posts)→
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