Boston Dynamics interim CEO Amanda McMaster is warning about the risks of Chinese-made robots operating in the United States, pointing to what she describes as active data leaks. Her comments add a cybersecurity dimension to the broader debate over how the US should handle foreign-made advanced technologies.
McMaster is also calling for a national robotics strategy, arguing that the US needs a more coordinated response as robotics becomes increasingly important to industry, infrastructure and national competitiveness. The push reflects concern that fragmented policies could leave gaps in both technology leadership and data protection.
The warning comes as China accounts for more than half of global robot deployments, underscoring its growing influence in the sector. That scale has intensified pressure on US policymakers and industry leaders to think beyond hardware adoption and focus on who builds the machines, where data flows, and how systems are secured.
At the center of the discussion is the idea that robotics policy can no longer be separated from cybersecurity and strategic planning. McMaster’s argument suggests the US must treat robotics as both an economic priority and a security issue if it wants to protect its technological edge.
