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FCC Restricts Imports of Certain New Foreign Advanced Robot Models
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has restricted imports of certain new foreign-made advanced robots, involving mobile robots and legged robots. The FCC says such foreign-made advanced robots pose cybersecurity and competition risks. The restriction targets new models, not all robot products. Vecna Robotics says its systems are manufactured in the United States and are not directly affected by the ruling. Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics and A3 plan to hold a free webinar on October 27, 2026, to discuss the ruling's impact on automation buyers in terms of design, deployment and long-term support.
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- Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics and A3 webinar: Impact of FCC robot import restrictions on automation buyers
Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics and A3 will hold a free webinar on October 27, 2026, to discuss the impact of FCC restrictions on imports of new advanced robots, including mobile robots and legged robots, on automation buyers. Topics will cover the types of robots affected, design, deployment and long-term support, supply chain resilience, and the questions buyers should ask suppliers. Vecna Robotics says its systems are manufactured in the United States and are not directly affected by the ruling.
The Robot Report ·
- Webinar: What buyers need to know about the FCC robot ruling
In July, the FCC determined that certain foreign-made advanced robots pose cybersecurity and competition risks, and restricted imports of new models such as mobile robots and legged robots. Leaders from Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, and A3 will discuss the ruling's practical impact on design, deployment, and long-term support in a free webinar on October 27, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. The webinar is sponsored by Vecna Robotics, and an on-demand replay will be provided to registrants after the event.
Automated Warehouse ·