The US government has taken steps to reduce its dependence on foreign technology. This move includes prohibiting new imports of certain robots and related equipment from foreign manufacturers. The prohibited items include humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as power converters used for renewable energy infrastructure.

Existing models are exempt from the new restrictions. Further details on this development are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, which reports on the impact of this decision on China, a major supplier of these robots.