Humanoid Robots: Evolution, Automation, and Security Challenges

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-87-438-1068-1
Verlag: River Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: River Publishers Series in Automation, Control and Robotics

This book offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of humanoid robotics—bridging the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation with the complex security, ethical, and societal challenges their emergence creates. From their historical roots to today’s most advanced systems, it examines how humanoids are reshaping the world and, critically, how we can ensure their safe and responsible evolution.

Each chapter simplifies complex ideas through clear explanations, research-driven insights, and relatable examples—stripping away jargon and unnecessary complexity. If you’ve ever asked:

How did we get here?

What can humanoids really do?

Are they secure, and are we?

This book provides the answers. It reveals what’s happening beneath the surface and shows how we can shape the future rather than be blindsided by it.

For serving engineers, AI researchers, roboticists, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and informed readers alike, this essential guide looks beyond technical details to address the vulnerabilities of autonomous systems, the ethics of human-machine interaction, and the evolving legal frameworks governing them. It equips professionals and curious readers with the critical understanding needed to design, deploy, and regulate humanoids responsibly, grounded in both technical rigor and real-world policy insight.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Olajide, Ahmed Olabisi

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Robotik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: The Evolution of Humanoid Robots  1. The Origins of Humanoids 2. From Automation to Intelligence 3. The Titans Behind the Machines Part II: Automation and Human Interaction 4. Humanoids in the Workforce 5. Autonomy and Decision Making Part III: Security, Ethics, and the Future 6. The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape 7. Securing the Humanoid Ecosystem 8. Ethical Frontiers and Policy Considerations 9. The Road Ahead

Über Autor(innen)

Ahmed Olabisi Olajide is the Co-Founder of EyBrids Ltd, a company dedicated to cybersecurity solutions, digital transformation, and digital upskilling. He is a cybersecurity analyst and AI researcher with strong expertise in network security, vulnerability assessments, cloud security, and incident response. His work combines deep technical knowledge with a strategic understanding of how security practices align with broader organizational and societal needs. Olabisi has contributed to several published articles exploring the risks and security implications of intelligent systems, particularly at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. His research is driven by a core belief that innovation must be grounded in resilience and trust—especially as emerging technologies become more autonomous and integrated into everyday life. His mission is to bridge the gap between rapid technological advancement and the critical need for cybersecurity by advocating for secure design, ethical AI integration, and proactive defense strategies. Through his leadership at EyBrids, he continues to provide thought leadership in securing the evolving digital landscape.