In the U.S., the U.S. FDA‑regulated robotics supply chain depends on foreign manufacturers for key components. Even robots assembled in America use imported motors, wiring, sensors, batteries and processors, because in‑country production of actuators and other core parts is not yet available. According to a recent study, components such as motors, cameras and embedded compute platforms typically originate outside the United States, regardless of where a robot is finally put together. This pattern shows that domestic robot assembly still leans heavily on overseas sources for almost every part that moves a robotic system or perceives the world. The paper also points out that no established research‑backed method exists to validate and certify the safety and security of a robotics component or system—especially those with deep learning control loops—before deployment. Current verification techniques are limited and cannot fully ensure that safety‑critical systems built from a mix of trusted and untrusted parts are protected. This lack of a mature certification framework has implications for the reliability and safety of robotic devices that are integral to U.S. healthcare, manufacturing and other critical sectors.