Eiliko Maker Hires Independent Security Firm Following Verge Report on Insecure Robots

'We know that words alone will not earn that trust back.'

By Sean Hollister

The maker of Eiliko robots has announced it is hiring an independent security firm to audit its products, following a Verge investigation that exposed serious security vulnerabilities in its robots.

The company acknowledged the concerns raised in the report and stated that it is taking concrete steps to address them. In a statement, the company said it recognizes that rebuilding consumer trust requires action, not just promises.

"We know that words alone will not earn that trust back," the company said, signaling a commitment to transparency and third-party verification of its security practices.

The Verge's report detailed significant security flaws in Eiliko's robots, raising questions about data privacy and device safety. The announcement of an independent security audit marks the company's first major response to those findings.

As connected devices—including robots—become increasingly common in homes, security researchers and regulators have ramped up scrutiny of consumer robotics. In 2026, industry standards for IoT and robotic device security have grown stricter, with several jurisdictions introducing mandatory vulnerability disclosure and patching requirements. Companies that fail to secure their products now face not only reputational damage but also potential regulatory penalties.

The company has not yet named the security firm it plans to engage or provided a timeline for the audit. It remains to be seen whether the move will satisfy critics who have called for greater accountability in the consumer robotics industry.

via The Verge AI