US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing national security risks

The FCC announced a ban on new imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and power inverters over national security concerns.

Officials warned these devices could be used for surveillance, remote control, or cyberattacks if linked to overseas systems.

Existing installed products are exempt, and some low-risk devices may still be approved on a case-by-case basis.

China rejected the move, which adds to the broader U.S. crackdown on Chinese technology.