# Startup Builds a Robot With (Mostly) No China Parts

A startup has developed a robot whose supply chain largely excludes Chinese components, aiming to reduce reliance on China for advanced manufacturing. The effort highlights growing geopolitical pressures on hardware supply chains. It matters as a test case for diversifying production outside China.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/how-one-startup-built-a-mostly-china-free-robot/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000