US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
Summary
A U.S. company called RoboStore, which used to sell popular Chinese-made humanoid and robot dog models, is now starting its own robot factory in New York. This change comes after new U.S. government rules banned imports of certain foreign-made robots for security reasons. RoboStore plans to build robots designed for hospitals, security, and education under its new company, Robo Inc.Key Facts
- RoboStore was the main North American seller of humanoid and quadruped robots from China’s Unitree Robotics.
- Customers included top universities like Harvard and MIT, as well as tech companies like Amazon and Nvidia.
- The U.S. government banned imports of certain foreign-made robots in July, citing national security and cybersecurity risks.
- RoboStore closed its distribution business but continues to support existing customers with parts and repairs.
- The company plans to open a 66,000-square-foot robot factory in Long Island, New York, by early 2027.
- Robo Inc. is the new company created to handle robot manufacturing and system integration.
- New robots under development include healthcare robots that can check vital signs, security quadruped robots, and robots for education and research.
- The shift aligns with U.S. moves to encourage domestic robot production and restrict imports of foreign robots.
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