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US Government's power to block foreign investment in defense companies
1:58:51 - 2:02:19 (03:27)
A discussion around the US government's authority to restrict foreign investment in American defense companies is highlighted, citing an example of a previous invocation with a company involved in gearbox production.
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The process of building a $35,000 robot with one arm, featuring a certain type of gearbox that had torque ripple and ended up being overpriced.
1:58:51 - 1:59:40 (00:48)
Robotics
Summary
The process of building a $35,000 robot with one arm, featuring a certain type of gearbox that had torque ripple and ended up being overpriced.
ChapterUS Government's power to block foreign investment in defense companies
Episode#217 – Rodney Brooks: Robotics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) may prevent foreign money from coming into a US company based on defense requirements, and this has affected companies like iRobot.
1:59:40 - 2:02:19 (02:38)
CFIUS Regulations
Summary
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) may prevent foreign money from coming into a US company based on defense requirements, and this has affected companies like iRobot. The fear of CFIUS interference has caused some investors to back out of funding deals.