Hacking Robots Before Skynet

Explore the world of robot hacking in this 54-minute conference talk from TROOPERS18/NGI18. Delve into the vulnerabilities of collaborative robots, examining aspects such as multicast DNS, firmware, communication protocols, and privacy concerns. Learn about potential security risks in robot components including video systems, microphones, GPS, and tablets. Discover techniques for exploiting human safety features, remote version control, and stack-based overflows. Witness a live demonstration of physical attacks and government manipulation tactics. Gain insights into reverse engineering practices and vendor responses to security threats. Conclude with a discussion on potential solutions to enhance robot security in the age of advancing AI and automation.

Introduction
Collaborative Robots
Multicast DNS
Firmware
Communication
Video
Microphones
Core
GPS
Privacy
Tablet
Human Safety
Remote Version
Stackbased Overflow
Randomization
Getting Remote
Preparing Registers
Demonstration
Explanation
Physical Attacks
Government Manipulation
Reverse Engineering
Vendors Response
The Solution
Conclusion