The FCC just changed the rules for robot vacuums. Here's what it means for yours

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The FCC just changed the rules for robot vacuums. Here's what it means for yours The U.S. just put new restrictions on advanced robots, and your next robot vacuum could be affected. Recently, the U.S. government announced new restrictions affecting certain "advanced robotic devices" sold in the country. According to the Federal Communications Commission, the rules cover " mobile robots, such as humanoids and quadrupeds," as well as autonomous mobile robots.