US starts another conflict with China: it has decided to ban its cutting-edge humanoid robots

The U.S. FCC has moved to block imports of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots, along with power inverters tied to grids and data centers.

Officials say the restrictions are meant to reduce espionage risks and protect critical infrastructure from vulnerabilities.

Some suppliers could still receive conditional approvals under Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security oversight.

The policy may disrupt robotics and AI supply chains while intensifying U.S.-China tech tensions.