FCC adds foreign humanoids, quadrupeds and power inverters to its Covered List
ycombinator · x · 2026-07-29
The FCC has added two new device categories to its Covered List, blocking new imports and sales in the U.S. for:
- advanced robotic devices such as humanoids and quadrupeds made in foreign countries
- foreign-made power inverters
The agency says the move follows national-security determinations by executive-branch agencies.
- Exemptions are available when the Department of War or DHS determines a device poses no unacceptable threat.
- The post also reflects concern about rebuilding domestic industrial capacity across machine tools, components, fabrication, logistics, and robotics supply chains.
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