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Regulatory Landscape for Humanoid Robots (2026)

Humanoid robots – machines that look or act like people – are becoming much more common in workplaces and public spaces. International reports note there are millions of factory robots in use worldwide (ifr.org). As robots move around warehouses, shops, and public areas with cameras and sensors, many rules must be followed. These include machine safety and electrical certification laws, as well as privacy laws (for cameras, microphones, and face data). Below we review the main rules in key regions (Europe, the USA, etc.), explain privacy rules (like GDPR and CCPA), and give a compliance checklist.

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