United States — Federal Communications Commission & Kangyuxiao Li

United States — Federal Communications Commission: Restricted new equipment authorizations for foreign-made advanced robotic devices, affecting Unitree Robotics and potentially reducing U.S. humanoid sales.

Kangyuxiao Li: Kangyuxiao Li of Morningstar DBRS emphasized the need for robots to perform economically useful tasks, aligning with the industry's shift toward commercial viability.

United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC implemented the ban, adding advanced robotic devices and power inverters to its Covered List, citing national security risks. This action directly shapes the regulatory environment for these technologies.

Kangyuxiao Li: Morningstar analyst; commented on Chinese manufacturers' cost advantages.