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San Mateo County one of 1st places in US to pass resolution to regulate humanoid robots
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The county's Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to do so.
San Mateo County has taken a step to regulate commercial humanoid robots. The county's Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to do so. This move makes San Mateo County one of the first places in the US to pass such a resolution.
The resolution was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors. Further information on what this regulation entails can be found through ABC7 News. Details on the specifics of the resolution are available from the source, providing more insight into what this means for commercial humanoid robots in San Mateo County.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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