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The FCC bans all robot vacuums made outside the U.S.
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The U.S. FCC has banned all foreign-made advanced robotic devices, including robot vacuums from brands like Roborock and Samsung, due to national security concerns. This ban prohibits their import and sale in the U.S. as these devices meet criteria involving mobility, sensors, network connectivity, and software.
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