Trillion Dollar Track Faces Hidden Worries: Embodied AI Security Challenges

During the May Day holiday various embodied AI devices were frequently displayed in scenic spots and shopping malls. However security risks are quietly emerging. At the 8th C3 Security Conference a commercial robot dog was demonstrated being hijacked through network means. 360 Group founder Zhou Hongyi stated the essence of embodied AI security issues is converting code vulnerabilities into physical destructive power. The global embodied AI market reached 19.2 billion yuan in 2025 with 73 percent CAGR projected.