CA AB2681

Prohibits any person from manufacturing, modifying, selling, transferring, or operating a robotic device equipped or mounted with a weapon.

Defines "weapon" to include stun guns, firearms, machine guns, chemical agents, kinetic impact projectiles, weaponized lasers, flamethrowers, and explosive devices.

Violation is an infraction punishable by a fine of at least $100 but not more than $2,000.

Exempts defense industrial companies working on U.S. Department of Defense contracts, academic research at California institutions, robot competition participants, government officials performing official duties, and developers testing weaponization detection technology.

Prohibits equipping any firearm to a robotic device under the robot competition exemption.