In brief The FCC added foreign-made advanced robots and connected power inverters to its banned list. The agency's definition of "advanced robotic devices" is so broad it covers vacuum cleaners like Roombas and other common devices. The restrictions apply only to new models seeking FCC approval. Existing products already approved or purchased are not affected. The U.S. government earlier this week announced an import ban on "advanced robotic devices" from foreign countries, with its sights set specifically on China. But it's not just humanoids the government wants to stop from entering the United States—the ban extends to robot vacuum cleaners...