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Editors’ note, July 30: On July 27, the Federal Communications Commission issued an update clarifying the ways its national security restrictions on equipment from foreign companies would apply to robots. The FCC confirmed to CNET that it applies not just to humanoid robots but also to household devices such as robot vacuums, robot lawn mowers and pool cleaners. It requires them to obtain FCC authorization to be imported, marketed or sold in the US. However, it won’t affect previously purchased
Editors’ note, July 30: On July 27, the Federal Communications Commission issued an update clarifying the ways its national security restrictions on equipment from foreign companies would apply to robots. The FCC confirmed to CNET that it applies not just to humanoid robots but also to household devices such as robot vacuums, robot lawn mowers and pool cleaners. It requires them to obtain FCC authorization to be imported, marketed or sold in the US. However, it won’t affect previously purchased devices. CNET will not change our recommendations at this time until we have more information about…