One Machine One Code

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft on Nov. 6 requiring every complete robot manufactured in the country, spanning industrial, service and special-purpose units, to carry a lifetime tamper-proof unique ID fixed by the maker before leaving the factory. Makers must register each product, its key components and software on a ministry-overseen platform and file codes within 20 working days, with public comments open until Dec. 5.