US robot curbs lay bare industry's dependence on Chinese parts

TechnologyRules aim to reshore production, but firms warn of higher costs and delaysGalbot robots move in formation at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on Aug. 22. © ReutersSTELLA YIFAN XIEAugust 25, 2026 22:00 JSTNEW YORK -- New American restrictions on advanced robots are exposing the heavy reliance of American manufacturers and researchers on Chinese-made hardware, setting up a new clash between Washington's security objectives and the needs of a fast-growing industry.