Quantum-Secure Robotics

Quantum-Secure Robotics

What It Is:

A security framework using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD) principles to protect robotic communication, firmware updates, and access control from future quantum-based attacks.

Key Capabilities:

  • Lattice-Based Encryption (NTRU, Kyber) Cryptographic schemes resistant to Shor’s algorithm are implemented in all robotic firmware and communication endpoints.

  • Zero-Knowledge Proof Authentication Robots can prove identity and task completion without exposing sensitive data.

  • Tamper-Proof Command Validation Ensures that robotic units cannot be hijacked or manipulated via compromised command channels.

  • Secure OTA Updates Updates to robotic firmware are distributed via an encrypted, decentralized, and verifiable system, reducing risks from supply chain attacks.

Benefits:

  • Protects robotic systems against quantum-capable adversaries

  • Ensures integrity of autonomous missions

  • Enables secure M2M communications for multi-robot environments

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