Ex Machina Parlor

319 N 11th St Room 501
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Local Philly Hackerspace

Freaks, Geeks, Weirdos, and Hackers of all kinds are welcome

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Robotic Hacking Units

Explore our cybersecurity robotics projects, including the Tengu Marauder and the Strix Interceptor:

Tengu Marauder

The Tengu Marauder is a mobile platform based on the ESP32 microcontroller, combining WiFi network security features with advanced robotic control and video streaming. It supports WiFi scanning, deauthentication attacks, and packet sniffing. The project integrates ROS2 for movement and uses the ESP32-CAM for live video streaming.

Learn more at: Tengu Marauder at DEFCON 32

Strix Interceptor

The Strix Interceptor is an open-source UAV designed for drone interception and defense against RF systems. It features autonomous flight, stability control, and RF spoofing using components like the Pixhawk Flight Controller, Raspberry Pi, and HackRF One.

Learn more at: Strix Interceptor at DEFCON 31

Ex Machina Parlor Lab

Our hackerspace, the Ex Machina Parlor Lab, is equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources for various projects, from prototyping to advanced security research. Here's what we have:

3D Printers – For rapid prototyping and designing custom components.
Soldering Tools – High-quality soldering stations for assembling and repairing electronics.
Electrical Engineering Tools – A variety of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies for circuit design and testing.
Wireless Security Testing Devices – Tools for auditing wireless networks, including WiFi and RF-based systems.
Closed Network Lab – A large virtual environment that simulates real-world networks for safe, isolated testing.
Red, Blue, and Purple Teaming Tools – A simulated environment with cybersecurity tools for offense, defense, and collaborative testing.
Application CI/CD Tools – Integrated tools for continuous integration and delivery, perfect for developing secure software pipelines.
Previous Projects – Built during conferences and talks, such as DEFCON, showcasing innovation in security, networking, and robotics.

Whether you're into hardware hacking, cybersecurity, or software development, the Ex Machina Parlor Lab is the perfect place to collaborate and build cutting-edge projects.

Wanna Become a Cyberpunk?

We directly support multiple local and national organizations such as Toool,

DEFCON215, Raíces Cyber, and other local Philadelphia makerspaces.

If you would like to support, collaborate or

join as a keyholder for the space click the link below.

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