What it does The notice updates the Covered List and the companion list of conditionally approved devices. It concludes that DoW made the required “specific determination” that the identified robotic devices do not pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security, so the FCC must exclude them from the category of foreign-produced advanced robotic devices added on July 28, 2026. The exemption is conditional on ANSCER’s continuous compliance with its onshoring plan and updated product vetting. False statements, misrepresentations, or failure to comply may terminate the approval and return the devices to the Covered List. The notice includes revised appendices listing covered equipment and conditional approvals.

Who it affects The action directly affects ANSCER Robotics, its AR250, AR650, and AR1250 platforms, DoW, and FCC personnel, test labs, telecommunications certification bodies (TCBs), and equipment-authorization applicants that must apply the updated list. It also provides context for existing Covered List entries and prior conditional approvals for UAS and routers.

Why it matters This notice demonstrates how an executive-branch national-security determination can create a device-specific exception to the FCC’s supply-chain restrictions while preserving ongoing compliance and vetting conditions. It also clarifies that the Covered List is continuously maintained rather than static.

Key dates and numbers

• September 18, 2026: release date and effective update date.
• July 28, 2026: advanced robotic devices were added to the Covered List.
• September 18, 2026: ANSCER’s Conditional Approval date.
• Devices covered: AR250, AR650, and AR1250 robotic platforms.
• Authorities cited: 47 U.S.C. § 1601 and 47 CFR §§ 1.50002(a), 1.50003.