Lightberry’s Lumi robots received a conditional exemption from the FCC’s Covered List on October 30, following a Department of War review. The FCC public notice names Lightberry Holdings and its Lumi interactive mobile robots. Lightberry announced the decision the same day.

The Covered List identifies equipment considered a national security risk. Lightberry says newly listed devices cannot obtain the FCC authorization required for import, marketing or sale in the United States. An exemption removes that obstacle; it is separate from equipment authorization.

What the approval depends on

Lightberry says it replaces the robot’s sensors, onboard computer and software with its own. It also committed to U.S. manufacturing, starting with Lumi’s body, head and hands, with the remaining components to follow. The FCC notice ties the exemption to continued compliance with the company’s onshoring plan and further product vetting.

“A humanoid robot works right next to people, with cameras and microphones, so you need to know exactly what’s running inside it.”

Ali Attar, Lightberry co-founder and CEO, in the company announcement

Lightberry calls Lumi the first humanoid to receive this approval. The FCC notice describes it as an interactive mobile robot.

The robot behind the application

Lightberry’s product page says Lumi combines its own sensors and software with a G1 base. The company markets the yellow robot to businesses for conversation, guiding visitors, storytelling and photos.

The company’s October 30 announcement lists Founder Edition units at $39,990 with shipping in 2026. It does not report a delivery count.