US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security - The Economic Times
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The latest US ban could also potentially impact collaborations between US and Chinese technology companies, said Lian Jye Su, a chief analyst at Omdia.
Nvidia, for example, in June revealed a humanoid robot reference design which uses the humanoid chassis of Chinese robot maker Unitree.
The Pentagon recently placed Unitree alongside several major Chinese technology companies on its list of firms that it said have ties to or aid the Chinese military, a claim that Beijing said it "firmly opposes." Add ET Logo as a Reliable and Trusted News Source
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Published August 1, 2026
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