US FCC Robot Rules Hit Humanoid Robots Hardest as Sales Shift to Europe
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New FCC regulations restricting foreign-manufactured advanced mobile robots are projected to reduce US humanoid robot revenue by 58% by 2030, compared to an 18% drop for cleaning robots. Existing certified models remain unaffected until at least January 1, 2029, while new foreign models require authorization that is no longer available. Sales are expected to flow to open markets like Europe, where demand remains strong and no similar restrictions exist.
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New FCC regulations restricting foreign-manufactured advanced mobile robots are projected to reduce US humanoid robot revenue by 58% by 2030, compared to an 18% drop for cleaning robots. Existing certified models remain unaffected until at least January 1, 2029, while new foreign models require authorization that is no longer available. Sales are expected to flow to open markets like Europe, where demand remains strong and no similar restrictions exist.
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