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title: "The US government just banned Roombas"
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description: "The US government has banned 'advanced robotic devices,' including robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas, from entering the country due to national security concerns. While existing approved models can still be sold, future foreign robots face restrictions, and companies are being asked to commit to US manufacturing."
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# The US government just banned Roombas

When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about *humanoids*. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban.

The robot ban will sweep up robot vacuum cleaners too*,* FCC media relations director Katie Gorscak confirms to *The Verge.* 

It's not coming for your existing Roomba, and companies can keep importing and selling already approved ones. But the government claims that future foreign robots pose a national security risk, and even robovac companies are suddenly being asked to commit to US manufacturing. 

Whi …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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