FCC Blocks Foreign-Made Robots and Power Inverters Citing Cybersecurity Risks

Executive Briefing

• Blocks FCC from approving new foreign-produced robots and power inverters over national cybersecurity concerns
• Targets hardware that could provide adversarial nations with access to critical U.S. infrastructure
• Extends ongoing regulatory scrutiny of foreign-made tech following bans on Huawei and other Chinese equipment
• Signals broader federal push to limit cyber vulnerabilities embedded in imported connected devices