China accuses US of suppression over humanoid robot ban
Beijing accused the United States on Wednesday of seeking to “suppress” Chinese companies, after Washington banned imports of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured abroad. Most humanoid robots sold in the United States are imported, particularly from China, where local companies have raced ahead in the booming sector. Beijing’s foreign ministry said it “firmly opposed” Tuesday’s […]
On Wednesday, China accused the United States of attempting to "suppress" local companies following a ban imposed by Washington on imports of humanoid and quadruped robots from foreign manufacturers. The ban, announced by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), targets advanced robotic devices on national security grounds.
Beijing's foreign ministry vehemently opposed the decision, asserting that the United States was "overstretching the concept of national security" to target Chinese businesses. Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that China would take "necessary measures" to protect the rights and interests of its companies. The ban, which includes various types of mobile robots designed to mimic human or animal movement, is based on a White House task force's findings that foreign-built robots may pose "cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure and the safety of US residents."
Most humanoid robots currently used in the United States are industrial models employed in factories and warehouses.
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