America's robotics industry sees a familiar 'Made in China' problem

US robotics leaders have voiced significant concerns that China possesses a critical manufacturing advantage for essential hardware components used in robotics. Experts note that while American companies lead in developing robotic software or 'brains,' they are heavily reliant on China for physical parts such as motors and sensors due to cost efficiency and capacity. Policymakers view this dependence as a major bottleneck that threatens America's ability to compete globally in the emerging industry.