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    The Hidden Threat: Why Chinese-Made Robots Are a Data Theft Nightmare and Future Physical Danger to Americans

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    In a startling revelation from cybersecurity experts, Chinese-manufactured humanoid robots like those from Unitree Robotics are riddled with vulnerabilities that secretly transmit sensitive data back to servers in China, potentially allowing hackers to infiltrate networks and cause widespread chaos. As detailed in a recent MSN article drawing on research from firms like IOActive, these robots—marketed as helpful companions for homes and businesses—act as unwitting spies, collecting audio, video, and location data that could be exploited by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
    Chinese robot balance test

    This isn’t just a privacy breach; it’s a national security crisis, conservatives warn, echoing long-standing fears of Beijing’s tech espionage. With robots increasingly integrated into daily life, the risks extend beyond data theft to physical harm: hacked machines could be weaponized to attack users or disrupt critical infrastructure. As President Trump ramps up trade barriers and tech scrutiny against China, Americans must demand a ban on these Trojan horses before they turn our homes into surveillance outposts for a hostile regime. The MSN piece, based on IOActive’s investigation, uncovers how Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot and similar models send unencrypted data to Chinese servers, including user commands, environmental scans, and even camera feeds. Researchers found backdoors allowing remote access, enabling hackers to overwrite software, steal information, or take control of the robot’s movements.
    A robot MALFUNCTIONS during a demonstration in China..

    “These robots can become surveillance nodes and cyber weapons,” the report states, highlighting how they connect to home Wi-Fi, creating entry points for broader network breaches. Fox News has covered similar incidents, like viral videos of Chinese robots “going berserk” in factories, flailing arms and injuring workers due to glitches or hacks—foreshadowing dangers if these machines enter American homes. Breitbart has long warned of CCP tech infiltration, noting how devices from Huawei and DJI drones have been banned for similar spying risks, labeling them “Trojan horses” for Beijing’s global ambitions. Conservatives point to this as part of China’s broader strategy to dominate through tech theft and surveillance. The Gateway Pundit has documented how Chinese firms like Unitree, backed by state subsidies, undercut American competitors while embedding backdoors for data harvesting.
    A 2025 report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission emphasizes that China’s humanoid robot industry, now leading globally with over 50% market share, poses espionage threats through AI integration. Fox News reported on congressional alarms, with Rep. Mike Gallagher calling Chinese-made robots a “stealth army on our land,” demanding bans to prevent data flows to the CCP. Newsmax echoes this, highlighting how these robots could collect biometric data, location patterns, and conversations, feeding into China’s social credit system or military intelligence. The physical harm potential is even more terrifying.
    The future is here. Children in China play with their new Unitree robot. The new humanoid robot model by Unitree is now for sale to the public and is being seen all over China now. I’ll post some more videos below:

    If hacked, a humanoid robot could be reprogrammed to cause injury—pushing elderly users, tampering with home appliances, or even assaulting occupants. Interesting Engineering covered a “violence test” where Unitree’s G1 endured shoves but bounced back, but conservatives at The Daily Wire warn that such resilience could be weaponized. Fox News featured a viral “dystopian” video of a robot lashing out at handlers, sparking fears of AI malfunctions or remote takeovers. In a military context, humanoid robots could be deployed as spies or assassins, with Breitbart noting China’s rapid advances in this field, outpacing the U.S. threefold. The Hudson Institute’s analysis stresses that embodied AI in robots gives China an edge in espionage, where hacked units could sabotage factories or homes
    Meet the Wuji Hand: a $5,500 plug-and-play robotic hand with human-like dexterity, under 600g yet strong enough to lift 10kg! Launching in 2025, this five-finger innovation from Shanghai Wuji Tech is set to reshape robotics research and advanced prosthetics

    .This ties into Trump’s America First agenda, which conservatives praise for confronting China’s tech threats. Trump’s tariffs and bans on TikTok and Huawei set the stage, and his 2025 executive order pausing imports of Chinese AI hardware includes robots, as per Fox Business. Newsmax reports Trump’s vow to “end China’s spying,” with plans for domestic manufacturing incentives to counter Beijing’s subsidies. The Gateway Pundit celebrates this as patriotism in action, protecting jobs and security from communist infiltration.

    Ultimately, trusting Chinese robots is folly—data theft today leads to physical peril tomorrow. Conservatives demand full bans, echoing Trump’s call to make America secure again.
    Mal Antoni and Sgt K

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