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Webinar to Detail FCC Robotics Ruling's Impact on Automation Buyers

By ASR Newsdesk ·

A webinar scheduled for October 27, 2026, will explore the effects of a recent FCC ruling that restricts imports of certain foreign-made advanced robots due to cybersecurity and competitive risk concerns. Panelists from Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, and the Association for Advancing Automation will discuss practical implications for companies purchasing robots, focusing on design, deployment, support, and supply chain resilience. The session will also cover how connected systems differ from traditional automation and what questions buyers should ask technology providers.

Why it matters

The FCC has restricted imports of advanced foreign-made robots, citing cybersecurity and competitive risks.

Source: The Robot Report — read the original

Source published 23 Oct 2026, 20:06 UTC