The Verge
The US government just banned Roombas
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Trump administration announced a ban on "advanced robotic devices" entering the United States. The Federal Communications Commission confirmed that the ban applies to robot vacuum cleaners in addition to other robotic devices. FCC media relations director Katie Gorscak provided the confirmation.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/972312/us-robot-ban-sweep-up-chinese-vacuums