In this episode of the Robotics and Automation Podcast, we’re joined by Endika Gil, CEO of Alias Robotics, to uncover one of the industry’s most underestimated threats: robot cybersecurity.
Endika explains why today’s industrial robots—whether they’re mobile platforms, collaborative arms, or AI-driven agents—are far from secure, even when running offline or behind traditional firewalls. As connectivity grows, so does the attack surface, exposing critical operations to risks most manufacturers aren’t prepared for.
We explore how outdated assumptions about robot safety are creating blind spots in factories, and why true safety is impossible without robust cybersecurity. Endika also unpacks the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act, its implications for CE marking, and what companies across Europe need to do—urgently—to comply.
The discussion goes deeper into the rise of mobile robotics, the regulatory blind spots around AI systems, and the real threat of nation-state cyberattacks targeting industrial infrastructure. From compromised home robots to hijacked milking machines, the examples are real—and unsettling.
With clarity and urgency, Endika shares how most robots ship with default vulnerabilities, how a simple USB can bring a production line to a standstill, and why 0% of robots are secure by default.
Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of building trust, embedding resilience, and prioritizing cybersecurity from the design phase—not as an afterthought. His message is clear: in a connected world, robot security is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical.
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