Bipartisan Action Against Chinese Robotics Threats in U.S.

On June 3, 2026, bipartisan legislation called the GUARD Act was introduced to ban or restrict Chinese-made robots (highlighting Unitree Robotics) deemed national security threats due to potential embedded sensors, backdoors, and dual-use capabilities; the report outlines risks to critical infrastructure, military, and correctional institutions and calls for national security reviews and possible import bans.