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Webinar to discuss how the FCC robotics ruling affects automation buyers

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Webinar to discuss how the FCC robotics ruling affects automation buyers

Vecna Robotics makes its systems in the U.S. and is not directly affected by the FCC ruling. Credit: Eugene Demaitre

In July, the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, said it had determined that certain foreign-made advanced robots pose a cybersecurity and competitive risk to the U.S. It has restricted imports of new models of advanced robotic devices, including mobile robots and legged robots.

What should companies considering purchases of such robots do? What are some of the concerns around design, deployment, and ongoing support?

Leaders from Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, and the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will discuss the practical implications of the commission‘s determination in a free webinar at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The panelists will examine how connected systems differ from traditional automation.

Webinar attendees can also learn how companies can evaluate the long-term supportability of their robotics investments. They will hear perspectives on strengthening supply chains, questions buyers should be asking their technology providers, and what the changing landscape could mean for the U.S. robotics industry.

Karl Iagnemma, CEO of Vecna RoboticsKarl Iagnemma is CEO of material handling systems provider Vecna Robotics Inc. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and was director of the MIT Robotic Mobility Group.

Iagnemma previously founded nuTonomy, the world’s first venture-backed driverless car software business, which was acquired by Aptiv for $450 million. Under his leadership, nuTonomy was spun out into Motional, a $4 billion joint venture with Hyundai Motor Co.

Karl brings a wealth of experience in scaling robotics companies from research through commercialization to Vecna.


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