US Senators Propose Bill to Ban Chinese Robots from Federal Use Over Security Concerns

US Senators Tom Cotton and Chuck Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act seeking to forbid federal government agencies from purchasing or using Chinese-made robots and unmanned ground vehicles. This move follows prior restrictions on Chinese tech products due to fears of data breaches, remote control, and espionage that could compromise US national security. The bill's progress will be watched as similar measures, including one introduced by Representative Elise Stefanik in the House, signal bipartisan caution over China's expanding robotics industry.