B[Intel applied to the FCC for an exemption from the ban on foreign robots to ensure the normal operation of U.S. chip factory equipment] On October 20, Intel applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a conditional exemption to continue maintaining and upgrading foreign-made advanced robotic equipment, saying that these "niche" equipment are critical to U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Intel is concerned that a ban on the import and sale of new foreign-made advanced robots could affect the maintenance and upgrades of its automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used to transport materials at chip factories, according to an application filed by Intel on October 16 that was made public on Monday. Intel said ensuring the proper functioning of these robotic devices is "critical" to U.S. national security. There are currently no proven U.S.-made alternatives that meet the company's strict requirements, and replacing existing equipment could take years. Intel said if the equipment ceased operations, it would have an "immediate negative impact on Intel's U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities." In July this year, the FCC added advanced foreign-made robotic equipment to its "controlled list," alongside wireless routers, drones and other equipment that are banned from import due to national security risks. The relevant ban does not affect products that have already entered the market, but companies are not allowed to update the hardware, software and firmware components of existing devices. Companies whose products are subject to the ban can apply for conditional exemptions from the FCC and the U.S. Department of Defense. B[Inhandong: It has carried out technical research around embodied intelligent robots, mainly for industrial flexible manufacturing scenarios] September 10th, Inhandong said at the 2026 semi-annual online performance briefing held on September 10 that the company has currently carried out forward-looking technology research around embodied intelligent robots, focusing on laying out underlying technologies such as 3D visual recognition, smart actuators, motion control and autonomous learning, mainly for industrial flexible manufacturing scenarios. The project is still in the research and development and technology reserve stage, and the company will continue to promote relevant research and development investment based on technology maturity and market demand. In addition, the company will continue to invest in AI+Internet of Things in the future, focusing on AI edge computing, AI vehicle vision solutions, AI native routers, AI Agent and cloud platform intelligence. At present, some projects have entered the product release, customer verification and market introduction stages. The company is also continuing to promote the integration of AI technology with enterprise networks, industrial communications, vehicles, digital power distribution and other businesses. B[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Promote the research and development of large-capacity and high-bandwidth optical communication equipment, focusing on the creation of ultra-large-capacity all-optical bearer products such as 1.6Tb/s optical transmission systems, 200G-PON optical access systems, hollow-core optical fiber cables] On September 7, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Information and Communications Industry". It is mentioned that speeding up research on 5G-A/6G equipment. Continue to promote 5G-A product research and development, focusing on 6G immersive communications, telecom fusion, synaesthesia fusion, NTN and other scenarios, carry out product research and development of core networks, base stations, chips and terminals, and promote core device and high-end instrumentation research. Promote the research and development of large-capacity and high-bandwidth optical communication equipment. Focus on building 1.6Tb/s optical transmission systems, 200G-PON optical access systems, hollow-core optical fiber cables and other ultra-large-capacity all-optical bearer products, and accelerate the research and development of 100G and above high-speed inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground optical communication equipment. Promote the upgrading of data communication equipment. Make breakthroughs in technologies such as high-performance network forwarding and switching, high-end network processors, deepen IPv6 protocol expansion and large-scale highly dynamic networking protocol technology research, and develop routers, switches, security equipment, and intelligent network management and control systems with AI capabilities. Combining technologies such as large network models and agents to improve IP network carrying efficiency and intelligent operation and maintenance.
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