08/17/2026
Persona AI believes navigating complex global supply chains and regulatory mandates isn't an afterthought for industrial physical AI. It is a core commercial requirement from day one.
In a new feature for Rest of World , Viola Zhou examines how the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to restrict foreign-produced mobile robots marks a turning point for domestic automation, designed to bridge national policy with operational supply chain security.
Our Head of Commercial Strategy, Michael Perry, shares his thoughts on how hardware startups are navigating these evolving federal standards, emphasizing that policy must actively foster domestic manufacturing alongside restrictions:
"You need to provide the carrot as well as the stick. Right now, you’re only providing the stick."
As U.S. industrial clients increasingly demand secure, risk-free hardware for critical infrastructure, Persona AI has built a resilient supply chain, sourcing high-precision components from trusted allies across Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Italy.
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