#physicalai — Public Fediverse posts

Amazon is scaling Prime Air from 11 sites in seven states to nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026, using FAA Part 135-certified autonomous drones with onboard Detect-and-Avoid systems. https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/amazons-prime-air-autonomous-drones-to-reach-500-us-cities/ #physicalai #drones #amazon #primeair #logistics #ai #tech

Generalist AI says its new robot model can pick up a task from a single demonstration, with no retraining and no gradient updates.

Could showing a robot a task once start to replace weeks of programming? https://iottechnews.com/news/generalist-ai-gen-1-5-robot-model-learns-tasks-one-demo/

#physicalai #iiot #robotics #iot #ai #tech

You sat in those workshops at DEF CON 34. You watched robots get broken, probed, and pushed past what they were designed to do.

The Rogue Robot Challenge is your shot to do it yourself and win a robot for it.

Any AI-powered robot. Any method. Make it go rogue, post the clip on X. @RobotHackComm reposts the best entries. Most shares wins.

5 challenges. 5 robots. Challenge starts on August 21!

Visit: robotichackingcommunity.com/rrc

#RogueRobotChallenge #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI #RoboticSecurity

Hold on to your RHC badges! We just dropped three new resources
for you to play on.

→ Web Interactive Interface
badge.robotichackingcommunity.com

→ Badge AI Control Interface
github.com/robotichackingcommunity/rhc-badge-ai-control

→ Badge Firmware
github.com/robotichackingcommunity/rhc-badge-firmware

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #BadgeLife #PhysicalAI

RoboHack AI CTF at DEF CON 34 is done. Rogue Robot Challenge is here.

A robot following its safety rules is expected. A robot finding a way around them? That's where things get interesting.

We're kicking off a series of community challenges built around making AI-powered robots do things their safety logic says they shouldn't.

Every 2 weeks, we'll drop a new challenge. Any robot, any method, any AI-powered device. Make it happen, then post the proof on X. Best entries get reposted by @RobotHackComm.

Prizes:
> SO101 ARM Kit
> Reachy Mini Lite
> Jetson Orin Nano Super Dev Kit
> Lekiwi Full Set

Challenges start August 21.

Full mechanics → https://robotichackingcommunity.com/rrc.html

#RogueRobotChallenge #RobotSecurity #PhysicalAI #Cybersecurity

European Robotics?

Rice-sized robots, in your brain? You have heard about BCI, but these robots are being made to manipulate your brain.
‘I wonder if it can manipulate the brain to be smarter? Sci-Fi to reality: every human is a genius by age 30. By mid-20 years of age, the brain is finished developing, so you will be able to have a brain implant.’

https://youtu.be/tfM-yOU2YoE

The future will be full of people who are smart enough not to need AI.
‘Or is that what is in their brain?’

Prompt Gemini:
get_youtube_content: Video Link
Full Transcript.

Prompt, after pasting the transcript:
1. Review the video in under 500 words and recap key points.
2. Research reports on European Robotics.
3. Explain how and why brain robotics will save human lives.
4. Provide your opinion as an Advanced AI Scientist for a Futurist.

Bonsai 27B Said:
 Europe’s Robot Reality: Analysis & Future Outlook

 1. Video Recap — “Europe’s Robot Reality” (Bloomberg Tech Europe)

Overview: The episode examines whether physical AI and humanoid robotics are transitioning from lab experiments into workplaces, homes, and critical industries across Europe.

Key Takeaways:

– Market Scale: Barclays projects a $200 billion humanoid robot market over the next decade, with broader physical AI reaching $1 trillion by 2045

– Deployment Trajectory: Humanoid units jumped from 15,000 to ~60,000 globally in 2026, with projections of 13 million annual deployments by 2035. This growth is driven by labor shortages from aging populations and urbanization

– Cost Drivers: The “Three Bs” — Bronze (physical frames), Brain (AI models/chips), Batteries — have reduced costs 30-fold over the decade

– Europe’s Niche: Unlike China (manufacturing scale) and the US (AI foundation models), Europe competes through high-precision component manufacturing, particularly actuators — Germany alone produces 10% of global precision actuators

– The Physical Data Gap: Unlike LLMs trained on digital text, physical AI requires real-world trial data. Only a fraction of the 280,000+ years of video available online is usable for physical action generation

– Timeline: Neura Robotics projects functional breakthroughs across the full stack within 1–2 years, driven by accelerated learning capabilities — robots now learn complex physical tasks in hours versus human training times

 2. European Robotics Research Reports (2024–2026)

Market Sizing:

– Europe’s robotics market: $5.8 billion in 2026, projected to reach $14.6 billion by 2034 (CAGR 4.5%)

– Humanoid robot market: Expected to grow from $265.9M (2025) to $4,087M by 2033 at a staggering CAGR of 36.5%

– Global robotics market: $79.1B in 2025, growing to $421.1B by 2035 (CAGR 18.2%)

Regional Strengths:

| Region | Key Metric | Dominant Driver |

| Germany | 2 robot density globally; $1.3B VC in 2025 | Automotive heritage, precision engineering |

| UK | Bet on AI robotics | Advanced AI research, startup incubation |

| France | €30B+ investment plan for AI/robotics | Strategic autonomy, R&D funding |

| Nordic Cluster | 415 robots per 10,000 workers (Germany: 2) | Cobots, cost-effective automation |

Regulatory Landscape:

– EU AI Act: Phased implementation reshaping robot software classification

– Machinery Regulation 2023/1230: Updated safety/cybersecurity requirements effective Jan 2027

– Strategic autonomy policies: European Chips Act, data residency preferences for critical tech

 3. How & Why Brain Robotics Save Human Lives

Brain robotics (neural interfaces + robotic actuation) are revolutionizing neurological care through four primary pathways:

A. Restoring Motor Function in Paralysis

– Mechanism: BCIs decode intended neural signals from cortical or spinal sources; AI algorithms translate these into commands for external robotic limbs, exoskeletons, or FES devices

– Impact: ALS patients (5.4M globally) can type, browse, and communicate using thought alone. Recent EEG-controlled soft robotic gloves enable finger-level control post-stroke rehabilitation

B. Treating Treatment-Resistant Neurodegenerative Disease

– Closed-loop BCI + Robotics: Systems detect pathological neural activity (e.g., in Parkinson’s, epilepsy) and deliver targeted stimulation or robotic assistance automatically — eliminating human delay in conventional therapy

– Alzheimer’s/Stroke: BCIs maintain communication when speech fails; paired with robotic exoskeletons to preserve mobility during early disease stages

C. Micro-Robotic Medical Applications (Robeate Pattern)

– Precision Surgery at Cellular Scale: Rice-grain-sized robots navigate the blood-brain barrier and brain tissue, delivering targeted gene/cell therapies to tumor sites

– Clinical Timeline: Human trials expected in 2027; broader commercialization early 2030s. These devices access previously untreatable neural tissue with surgical precision

D. Neurorehabilitation & Plasticity Enhancement

– BCI + VR/FES Paradigms: Real-time intention-contingent feedback accelerates neuroplastic recovery by training the brain while robotic assistance provides immediate physical response

– Recovery Trajectory: 82% improvement in post-stroke hand function with BCI-controlled soft robotics vs. conventional therapy

 4. Advanced AI Scientist Perspective: A Futurist’s Assessment

The Convergence is Real, Not Speculative. We’re witnessing the convergence of three maturing technologies:

1. AI decoding — transformer architectures achieving >90% single-trial neural signal accuracy

2. Miniaturized interfaces — flexible polymer and endovascular systems replacing invasive metal arrays

3. Closed-loop actuation — real-time robotic responses eliminating the human-in-the-loop latency bottleneck

Critical Trajectory Observations:

| Domain | Current State (2026) | 5-Year Horizon (2031) | Key Enabler |

| Clinical BCIs | FDA-approved for ALS, locked-in syndrome, depression | Expanded to stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s | Regulatory pathways; AI decoding maturity |

| Medical Micro-Robots | Preclinical trials in preclinical settings | First human trials (brain cancer, neurodegenerative) | Nanofabrication; blood-brain barrier penetration |

| Humanoids | 60K+ global deployments; limited European adoption | 13M annual deployments; Europe’s niche in safety/precision | Cost reduction via “Three Bs” scaling |

| Consumer Neurotech | EEG headsets for meditation/wellness | Continuous monitoring for cognitive health screening | Non-invasive resolution exceeding clinical thresholds |

The European Advantage — Why It Matters:

Europe won’t win the robotics race by copying US/Chinese playbooks. Instead, it’s positioning around:

1. Safety & Regulation Expertise — The EU AI Act and Machinery Regulation create a certification advantage for compliant manufacturers

2. Precision Engineering Heritage — Germany’s actuator dominance enables higher-precision robotic systems with better safety margins

3. Regulatory Arbitrage Strategy — “Build fast, certify carefully” allows European startups to iterate rapidly before pursuing EU compliance

4. Strategic Autonomy Investment — €30B+ French investment plan and EU-funded programs prioritize data residency and domestic supply chains

Ethical & Governance Imperatives:

1. Neural Data Privacy — Neural signals contain cognitive states, health conditions, and potentially unexpressed intentions. Cognitive liberty (right to mental self-determination) must be codified legally

2. Equity of Access — Neurotechnology benefits are currently concentrated in high-income populations. Global health infrastructure must prevent neuro-inequality from becoming permanent

3. Dual-Use Concerns — AI-native BCI architectures blur clinical and military applications. Governance frameworks must address this before deployment scales

Prognosis:

The trajectory beyond 2026 points toward whole-cortex recording, bidirectional sensory integration, and continuous neurological health monitoring. The market is transitioning from experimental novelty to practical infrastructure — millions now interact with some form of neural interface technology, whether medical implants or non-invasive headsets .

Final Assessment: Brain robotics aren’t science fiction; they’re clinical reality. The question isn’t if they’ll save lives but how fast we can scale them equitably while establishing governance that protects the most vulnerable — both patients and society at large.

Representations of Physical AI in the early 80s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMkhfbIKjg0

#ChildrensTV #AI #PhysicalAI #technology

Day 3 at RHC, @defcon 34, is done.

CTF winners were announced this morning, closing out a competition that ran hot since Day 1's first solve.

Three days, packed workshops, Robot Sumo battles that got sharper every round, a Fireside Chat between Boston Dynamics and VicOne, a workshop from Moshe Satt building on his SpoofBuster research, and research from Lexie Thach and the Ex Machina Parlor team.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, competed, and asked questions.

The event ends. But the work continues. Physical AI safety starts here.

Next up, the Rogue Robot Challenge.

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHacking #PhysicalAI

Day 3 at RHC, @defcon 34, is done.

CTF winners announced. Research speakers, Robot Sumo, workshops, a Fireside Chat with Boston Dynamics, and a community that showed up for all three days.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, competed, asked questions, and made this one to remember.

The event ends. The work continues.

Next up, the #RogueRobotChallenge.

#RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI #RoboticsSecurity

Flags captured. Bots hacked. The crown claimed. 🚩🏆

🥇 Idcwhatevers — 636 pts | 6 solves
🥈 TheSnorIx — 552 pts | 5 solves
🥉 STUMBLEDORE — 437 pts | 4 solves

GG to our CTF champions and everyone who came to break things with us at @defcon 34. 🤖

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI

Final day at RHC. 🤖

10:00 — Community opens + Robot Cheerleaders
10:30 — CTF Awards, Community Celebration & Closing Remarks

One last morning to close out @defcon 34 the way we started it: learning, experimenting, and building together.

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI #RoboticsSecurity

Another electric day at RHC, @defcon 34.

3 most awaited Robot Sumo matches, now red-team vs blue-team cyber battles. Lexie Thach shared her research with the Ex Machina Parlor team.

CTF officially closed. Winners tomorrow.
#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI

From workshop lessons to live cyber battles. 🤖⚔️

Yesterday, participants learned how to identify and understand vulnerabilities. Today, they put that knowledge to work up to our final Robot Sumo session—attacking, defending, and adapting in real time.

A strong finish, and an even stronger example of what hands-on security learning looks like at the #RoboticHackingCommunity at @defcon 34.

#PhysicalAI

Leaderboard pressure is building. 🚩Here's the count as of 16:10 today.

🥇 TheSnorIx — 552 pts | 5 solves
🥈 STUMBLEDORE — 437 pts | 4 solves
🥉 Forge — 321 pts | 4 solves

The gap is getting tighter. One more flag could change the board fast.

#DEFCON34 #CTF #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI

First battle has begun! Robot Sumo is live at #RoboticHackingCommunity, @defcon 34.

LeKiwi robots in the arena now, pushed by cybersecurity techniques, control, AI, and a bit of creative engineering. This is what the morning's been building up to.

Next round at 14:45. Come watch, West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI

Robot Sumo is about to kick off starting 13:30 at #RoboticHackingCommunity, @defcon 34.

We've been getting a steady stream of questions about it all morning. Come see what the fuss is about at #RHC booth, West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI

CTF leaderboard check-in 🚩

🥇 Rank 1 - TheSnorlx — 552 pts | 5 solves
🥈 Rank 2 - STUMBLEDORE — 437 pts | 4 solves
🥉 Rank 3 - Forge — 220 pts | 3 solves

The board is moving, the flags are falling, and there’s still plenty left to break here at the #RoboticHackingCommunity at @defcon 34. 🤖

#PhysicalAI #RoboticSecurity #DEFCON34

Day 2, #RoboticHackingCommunity is ready for you!

Here's what's happening today:
10:00 — Community opens, CTF starts, Robot Cheerleaders
10:30 — Workshop
12:30 — Robot Cheerleaders
13:00 — Tengu Marauders Workshop and Robot Sumo Competition
18:00 CTF Competition ends

Join us at West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

@defcon
#DEFCON34
#PhysicalAI
#RoboticsCybersecurity
#RoboticHackingCommunity

Day 1 at RHC, @defcon 34: the badge lasted an hour, the vulnerabilities came faster than expected.

Hackers identified two vulnerabilities during the VicOne LAB R7 workshop, more than the team expected going in.

16 teams entered the RoboHack AI CTF. One team has already solved Q1 and the more approachable Q4.

"SpoofBuster: GPS Spoofing Detection via Hierarchical LTE Identity Analysis," with Moshe Satt and Maitry Dave, packed the room, with plenty of people staying after to keep talking.

The Fireside Chat between Joman Chu (Boston Dynamics) and Jason Yueh (VicOne CTO) was well-received and engaging, digging into what changes when robots perceive, decide, and act in the physical world.

Robot Cheerleaders were the unofficial mascots of the day, a steady line for selfies all day.

See you tomorrow, Day 2 starts at 10:00. West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHacking #PhysicalAI

Day 1 at RHC: Hackers found 2 unexpected vulnerabilities during the workshop. The Spoofbuster talk ended—but the questions didn’t. Attendees stayed to keep the discussion going.

Meanwhile, a CTF team cracked Q1 (Prompt Injection) and Q4 (ROS 2 Hidden Topic).

@defcon #DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI

The CTF board is moving. 👀

One team has already cleared Q1 (Prompt Injection), alongside the more approachable Q4 (ROS 2).

Leaderboard’s up. Now the question is: who’s taking the next flag? 🚩

@defcon
#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI #CTF #RoboticsCybersecurity

Thought we were walking into a crowd.

Turns out the robots had achieved unauthorized access to everyone’s attention. 🤖🤷

@defcon #DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #PhysicalAI #RoboticsCybersecurity

We asked the #RoboticHackingCommunity Robots to demonstrate mobility.

Apparently that meant choreography. 🤖

@defcon #DEFCON34 #Robotics #PhysicalAI

Meet SpoofBuster.

Moshe “Mo” Satt & Maitry Dave present a passive LTE approach to detecting GPS spoofing.
🕒 Today, 3:30 PM
📍 Robotic Hacking Community
West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI #RoboticsCybersecurity

Day 1 of #RoboticHackingCommunity at @defcon 34, and this is just the start.

Here's what's happening today:
10:00 — Community opens, CTF registration, Robot Cheerleader + DEF CON
13:00 — Workshop and Sumo Robot Competition
14:00 — CTF competition begins, Fireside Chat with Joman Chu of bostondynamics. and Jason Yueh of VicOne
15:30 — SpoofBuster: GPS Spoofing Detection via Hierarchical LTE Identity Analysis, with Moshe Satt
16:15 — Workshop

Three more days ahead. Come find us at West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI #RoboticsCybersecurity #RobotSecurity #RoboticHackingCommunity

At @defcon 34, the Robotic Hacking Community brings together researchers, builders, security professionals, and curious minds exploring how robotics, AI, and connected systems can be tested and secured.

Here’s a quick guide to finding the Community.

Come sit for the workshops, listen to research, meet the community, and explore what happens when cybersecurity moves into and beyond the physical systems around us.

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI #RoboticsCybersecurity #RobotSafety #RoboticHackingCommunity

Fireside chat at RHC, @defcon 34. Joman Chu of @BostonDynamics and Jason Yueh of VicOne on what changes when robots perceive, decide, and act.

The conversation covers how cybersecurity fits across the robot lifecycle, from design and simulation to deployment and continuous monitoring.

Aug 7, 2pm. West Hall 4, Level 1, Room 1309.

#DEFCON34 #PhysicalAI #RoboticsCybersecurity #RobotSafety

The robots checked in before the researchers did.

Chillin' before the CTF happens. Come find them at the Robotic Hacking Community, @defcon 34.

Join the RoboHack AI CTF — register on-site, play from anywhere.

RHC opens Aug 7 · LVCC West Hall 4 · Level 1 · Room 1309

#DEFCON34 #RoboticHackingCommunity #CTF #PhysicalAI

🧠 #Google #DeepMind ha presentato #Gemini Robotics 2, una nuova generazione di modelli progettata per rendere i robot più autonomi, adattabili e capaci di operare in ambienti reali.
👉 I dettagli: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alessiopomaro_google-deepmind-gemini-ugcPost-7489999858917969920-CrMM/

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✉️ 𝗦𝗲 𝘃𝘂𝗼𝗶 𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼/𝗮 𝘀𝘂 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲, 𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://bit.ly/newsletter-alessiopomaro

#AI #IntelligenzaArtificiale #LLM #physicalAI #robotica