The United States has banned imports of new foreign-made advanced robotic devices, including humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security risks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added these machines to its Covered List on Tuesday, blocking them from obtaining the authorisation required to sell in the US. The ban targets China, which dominates the global robotics market with startups like Unitree and Xiaomi. The FCC's order covers humanoids, quadrupeds, and a broad range of connected mobile machines, as well as power inverters. The move is the latest US effort to curb Chinese technology over espionage and supply-chain concerns. Chinese robotics firms, which had been expanding globally, now face a major obstacle in the American market. The FCC stated that the ban is necessary to protect US national security from potential risks associated with foreign-made robotics. The regulation applies to new models, not previously authorised devices. Industry analysts say the ban could accelerate China's push to develop its own robotics standards and reduce reliance on US markets. The exact list of affected products and manufacturers remains under review, with the FCC expected to release further details soon.