National security and cybersecurity concerns have led the United States to ban the import of foreign-made humanoid robots, four-legged robot dogs, and certain electronic devices. The decision was announced by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is widely seen as targeting products made in China. China currently controls around 85% of the global humanoid robot market. According to industry reports, China’s humanoid robot market is expected to reach 15 billion US dollars by 2030. The United States has announced a ban on Chinese-made humanoid robots, citing national security, data privacy, and technology concerns. Experts say the new ban is likely to increase the technology rivalry between the United States and China. However, they also believe that China’s strong domestic manufacturing capacity and access to other international export markets will help reduce the overall impact of the U.S. restrictions on its growth.
