The main purpose of the Guarding the U.S. against Adversarial Robotics Dominance Act of 2026, also known as the GUARD Act of 2026, is to enhance national security by regulating certain robotics communications equipment and services. This legislation aims to assess the risks posed by humanoid and quadruped robots, particularly those produced by foreign entities deemed a threat, and to ensure that any equipment posing an unacceptable risk is identified and restricted.