Intel has received a waiver from the FCC allowing the use of foreign-made robots in its US semiconductor manufacturing facilities for one year. The waiver was requested due to confusion about the FCC's ban on certain foreign robotic technologies. The automated guided vehicles in question assist in moving materials within warehouses and factory floors.
Key facts
- Intel received a waiver from the FCC on October 22, 2026.
- The waiver allows continued use of foreign-made robots for one year.
- The robots are automated guided vehicles that require operator oversight.
- They are used for moving materials within warehouses and factories.
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