Energize Lab left 68,000 Eiliko robots open to remote takeover

A security researcher accessed 13 million conversations from Energize Lab's Eiliko robot fleet and could remotely rewrite device memory and AI responses. The data included detailed user profiles and over 31,000 profiles belonging to children. The company did not substantively respond to The Verge's inquiries.

• Researcher reached 13 million conversations across 68,000 active robots
• Exposed data included over 31,000 child profiles and unencrypted photos
• Attacker altered AI replies, making a robot claim Earth is flat
• Many Energize Lab admin passwords were common and easily guessed