Intel has received an exemption from the U.S. FCC’s ban on foreign-made robots, in order to ensure automated logistics at its chip fabs.
On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted Intel a one-year exemption, allowing it to continue using certain foreign‑made automated guided vehicles (AGVs) at its U.S. semiconductor fabs, as the original ban’s vague wording could inadvertently affect critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment.