"Protecting Industrial Robots From Cyberattack"

Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) lab researchers at the Ohio State University (OSU) are studying how to prevent cyber threats from impacting industrial automation robots. The team, led by OSU's director of cybersecurity Vimal Buck, will use a system of cameras and sensors to watch for anomalies and review the code that runs the automated systems for warning signs. Industrial automation is a critical component of modern factories. Manufacturers encounter personnel issues that can be mitigated by automating important shop processes, and the automation industry continues to make robots simpler to deploy, integrate, and program. However, as with any Internet-connected device on the manufacturing floor, automation equipment, including robots, are vulnerable to hacking and cyberattacks. This article continues to discuss the rise in cyberattacks against the manufacturing industry well as OSU's efforts to improve the security of industrial robots. 

Automation Alley reports "Protecting Industrial Robots From Cyberattack"