Secure Robotics: A Definition and a Brief Review from a Cybersecurity Control and Implementation Methodology Perspective

TL;DR

This paper defines secure robotics, reviews current cybersecurity concepts, and introduces five control implementation layers, emphasizing the importance of trust and cybersecurity in robotic systems.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive definition of secure robotics and proposes a layered control implementation framework for enhancing cybersecurity in robotic systems.

Findings

Identifies five cybersecurity control layers for secure robotics

Highlights the importance of human-robot trust in cybersecurity measures

Suggests need for further research on trust and control implementation

Abstract

Secure robotics is a multi-disciplinary endeavour for improving the cybersecurity posture of robotic and embodied Artificial Intelligence systems. The article surveys emerging concepts and ideas encapsulating the notion of secure robotics and identifies five Secure Robotics Cybersecurity Control Implementation Layers as a crucial starting point for consideration by practitioners. It also recognises the need for further studies on the relationship between Human-robot trust and the implementation of established and novel cybersecurity controls.