Report: The Trump administration is considering issuing an executive order on robots next year.

Five months after announcing a plan to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence, the Trump administration is shifting its focus towards the robotics industry. According to three anonymous sources, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce has been meeting frequently with CEOs in the robotics industry and is pushing for the industry's development. Two of the sources also stated that the government is considering issuing an executive order on the robotics industry next year. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Commerce stated, "We are committed to the advancement of robotics technology and advanced manufacturing, as they are crucial for the reshoring of key industries in the United States." Additionally, it is reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to establish a specialized robotics task force by the end of the year, although a spokesperson for the department has not yet responded to this. The level of attention on the robotics industry in the U.S. Congress is also increasing. Previously, a Republican lawmaker proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to establish a National Robotics Commission, but the amendment was ultimately not included in the bill, and related legislative actions are still ongoing.