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ExpertiseUpdated on 28 January 2026

Cybersecurity and AI security for Robotics deployment

Head of R&D/Innovation funding at Thales

La ciotat, France

About

CDI technologies enable secure, compliant and safe deployment of robotics across sectors.
Key pillars include:

Identity of the Robot

Strong, verifiable digital identities for:

  • Robots

  • Sub-components

  • Users/operators

Secure Connectivity

  • Resilient, authenticated network connections

  • Seamless hand‑over and reliable coordination

Data Protection

  • Encrypted data flows

  • Accountability and compliance

  • Full transparency with end‑to‑end data integrity

Cybersecurity

Hardening of:

  • Hardware

  • Firmware

  • Software

  • Networks

IT/OT Integration

Secure, interoperable integration with enterprise systems:

  • SOC

  • Vulnerability management

  • Operational environments

AI Security

Protection of AI assets (notably relevant for robotics):

  • Anti‑theft (IP protection)

  • Securing models from extraction

  • Protection against adversarial attacks

  • Safeguarding learning/decision cycles

  • Avoiding data poisoning

Overall goal:
➡️ Enable safe deployment of robotics while simplifying regulatory compliance (Cybersecurity & IoT regulation).

Use Case 1 — Industrial Robotics

The first use case applies robotics enhanced with CDI trust and cybersecurity in industrial contexts:

  • Logistics

  • Manufacturing

  • Inspection

  • Security control

Use Case 2 — Identification & Authentication by Robots

Robots are positioned as agents capable of performing trusted identity‑related tasks.

Applications

  • ID checks in manufacturing

  • Border control at terminals (airports, seaports, railways)

  • Vehicle‑based inspection

  • Sensitive‑area monitoring

Associated investigations

  • Robotics constraints tied to each scenario

  • User acceptance of robotic control

Field

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cloud computing
  • Eletronic components and systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Next Generation Internet (NGI)
  • Software technologies
  • Smart Networks and Services (5G, 6G)
  • Standardisation

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