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US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.
TL;DR
- RoboStore, a US distributor of Chinese robots, is shifting to US-based manufacturing.
- The move is prompted by US government crackdowns and an FCC ban on imported robots.
- A new facility on Long Island is planned to open by the first fiscal quarter of 2027.
- Robo Inc. will oversee the manufacturing of specialized robots for healthcare, security, and education.
- The company aims to provide US-compliant robot solutions for universities and businesses.
- Robo Inc. is currently seeking its first major round of funding.