Researchers from Alias Robotics found that the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, which costs around $16,000, poses significant security risks. Despite being affordable compared to other humanoid robots, the G1 transmits audio, video, and spatial data without proper user notification or consent. It utilizes outdated encryption methods that do not change regularly, allowing for potential data decryption offline. The robot's telemetry can be exploited to conduct covert surveillance or cyberattacks, raising concerns over privacy and data protection regulations. Additionally, vulnerabilities in the robot’s architecture, including reliance on an unmaintained software framework, compound the security issues.
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