FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Robots, Including Consumer Robot Vacuums

The FCC has banned new foreign-made autonomous ground robots over 4.4 lbs with wireless connectivity, citing China-related national security concerns. The rule covers robot vacuums (Dreame, Roborock), quadrupeds, and humanoids. Existing products remain salable; new models need an FCC waiver with no defined timeline or evidentiary standards.