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A Unitree humanoid. Yin Liqin/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission restricted new foreign robots, including humanoids. American manufacturers welcomed protection from subsidized Chinese rivals. Researchers and startups say affordable Chinese robots are essential for US robotics

Beijing's commerce ministry urged Washington to withdraw the FCC decision, which cites cybersecurity risks to U.S. supply chains

The dispute highlights how robotics has become the latest battleground in the intensifying technological and industrial rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.

Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.

China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

The latest ban follows a string of such restrictions on imports of Chinese products, including drones, and curbs on exports of advanced US technology to China.

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security  Toronto Star

The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has announced a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, over national security concerns

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security  AP News

The Chinese robot maker, Unitree, will likely be impacted by the ban. | Bloomberg via Getty Images The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communic

Advanced robots and power inverters made overseas pose risks that could include blackouts and espionage on Americans, U.S. officials said.