US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Beijing's foreign ministry said it "firmly opposed" Tuesday's move by the US Federal Communications Commission to add "advanced robotic devices" to the list of banned items on national security grounds. The Trump administration has banned the import of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured outside the United States, citing national security concerns.

The ban could strain diplomatic tensions with China. The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.