The Era of Physical AI: Is Cybersecurity Ready? Extension of the Purdue Model
The Era of Physical AI: Is Cybersecurity Ready? Extension of the Purdue Model 1. Why Physical AI Security Matters Now Industrial environments are rapidly evolving beyond traditional PLC-based automation. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), AI-powered inspection systems, and even humanoid robots are entering factories and warehouses. A representative example is Boston Dynamics and its humanoid robot Atlas. Have you seen the recent article about Hyundai Motor Group planning to deploy Boston Dynamics robots in future factories? The era of Physical AI is no longer distant, it is arriving now. https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/hyundai-motor-group-announces-ai-robotics-strategy-to-lead-human-centered-robotics-era-at-ces-2026-0000001100?utm_source=chatgpt.com These Physical AI systems are no longer simple machines. They include: AI-driven decision-making Cloud connectivity Over-the-air (OTA) updates Real-time motion control Wireless-first networking In essenc...