DEF CON 34 · Las Vegas

ROBOTIC
HACKING
VILLAGE

Where Physical AI meets offensive security.
Robots that move, sense, decide, and act — are they safe?

DATE August 6–9, 2026 LOCATION Las Vegas, NV EVENT DEF CON 34

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What Is Robotic Hacking Village?

A dedicated DEF CON village focused on the security and safety of physical AI systems and robotics — machines that move, sense, decide, and act in the real world.

We bring together security researchers, hackers, engineers, and industry to explore the attack surface of the next generation of intelligent machines. Because a compromise is not just a data breach — it can cause physical harm.

Robots are no longer science fiction — they are in factories, warehouses, hospitals, and homes
Physical AI systems introduce an entirely new and underexplored attack surface
Security research must keep pace with the speed of deployment
Safety and security must be engineered in — not bolted on
The hacker community is best positioned to find what defenders miss

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What's Happening at RHV

Four tracks designed for every skill level — from first-time robot hackers to seasoned embedded security researchers.

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Call for Speakers

Submit your research on robotics attack and defense. All skill levels welcome. Original, unpublished work preferred.

CFP OPEN

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CTF

Capture the Flag competition targeting real robotic systems and Physical AI platforms. Designed for all experience levels.

COMPETITION

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Physical AI Game

Team-based challenges on physical AI platforms. Exploit, defend, and demonstrate impact in a controlled environment.

TEAM EVENT

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Physical AI Hacking 101

Hands-on beginner playground. Learn to hack robots — safely. No prior experience required.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

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Our Focus Areas

Physical AI & Robotics Security — covering the full stack from silicon to cloud.

Hardware & Firmware

ROS2 / Middleware

AI Model Integrity

Sensor Spoofing

Network & Cloud APIs

Supply Chain Risks

Autonomous Decision Logic

Safety-Critical Vulnerabilities

Physical Manipulation

Adversarial ML

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Share Your Research at DEF CON 34

Have you found a vulnerability in a robotic system, Physical AI platform, or autonomous device? We want to hear from you. All research stages welcome — from initial findings to full exploits.

Submit a Talk Get Involved

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Get In Touch

Questions about speaking, sponsorship, volunteering, or the CTF?