Last Updated: January 19, 2026

‘Robots’ having any of the following characteristics and specially designed controllers and ‘end-effectors’ therefor: (a)  Capable in real time of full three-dimensional image processing or full three-dimensional ‘scene analysis’ to generate or modify ‘programs’ or to generate or modify numerical program data; Technical note: The ‘scene analysis’ limitation does not include approximation of the third dimension by viewing at a given angle, or limited greyscale interpretation for the perception of depth or texture for the approved tasks (2 1/2 D). (b)  Specially designed to comply with national safety standards applicable to potentially explosive munitions environments; (c)  Specially designed or rated as radiation-hardened to withstand greater than 5 × 10 3 Gy (Si) without operational degradation; or (d)  Specially designed to operate at altitudes exceeding 30 000 m.

Code

2B007

EU Code

IX.A2.007

Category

ANNEX II - Goods and technology referred to in points (a) and (c) of Article 3(1) and in Article 7

Subcategory

IX.A2.MATERIALS PROCESSING

Prohibited Supply To

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Authority

EU

Document

EU Regulation 2017/1509

Program information

Authority

EU

Program

Restrictive measures in relation to the non-proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction

Regime

UN, EU country specific

Target State

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Measures

Asset freeze and prohibition to make funds available, Restrictions on admission

Sanctions Portfolio

- All assets of the listed persons and entities should be frozen. It is also prohibited to make any funds or assets directly or indirectly available to them. - Member States shall enforce travel restrictions on persons listed in Annex I, II and III of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. Member States shall also expel: (1) DPRK nationals who they dete...

Official Information

The ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities of the DPRK represent a serious threat to international peace and security. These activities undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime of which the EU has been a steadfast supporter for decades. In this context, the EU has implemented the restrictive measures imposed b...

Program URL

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02016D0849-20230404