The Global Robot Registry
Independent Infrastructure
for Robot Identity
The Robot Registry Foundation assigns globally unique identifiers to robots worldwide — like ICANN for the internet's domain names, but for physical machines. RRF identifiers are the foundation of RCAN — the open Robot Communication & Addressing Network protocol that powers cross-vendor robot identity, discovery, and secure messaging.
RCAN is optional — register any robot, any stack, without it. RCAN adds cryptographic Ed25519 identity and higher verification tiers when you need them. How RCAN & RRF work together →
What the RRF Does
Neutral, open governance for the robot identity namespace.
Assign
Issue globally unique Robot Registration Numbers (RRNs) to any robot, any manufacturer, any runtime. One canonical identifier. Persistent. Cross-vendor.
Verify
4-tier verification from community self-reporting to full manufacturer certification and RCAN conformance audits. Regulators and insurers can rely on the record.
Federate
Multiple registry nodes cross-verify and stay in sync. No single point of failure. Any organization can run a resolver. Data escrow guarantees continuity.
Why This Matters
No global robot identity standard today
Every manufacturer runs its own registry under its own terms. There is no shared namespace, no interoperability guarantee, and no recourse when a manufacturer changes policies or exits the market. When a registry disappears, the identity records of deployed robots disappear with it.
Regulation requires traceable identity
EU AI Act Art. 49 requires registration for high-risk AI systems. Autonomous robots that operate near people or critical infrastructure qualify. Without a neutral registration body, regulators cannot point to a trustworthy, independent authority — and manufacturers face fragmented, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction compliance.
Single-entity control is fragile by design
Infrastructure that depends on one commercial entity's survival cannot be trusted for critical functions. The RRF's multi-stakeholder governance, data escrow, and open-source software requirement ensure that robot identity infrastructure outlives any single organization — including the RRF itself.
Ready to register your robot?
Registration is free and open to any robot, any manufacturer. Get a permanent, globally unique RRN in 1–3 business days.
The RRF is a proposed independent foundation. Currently in formation — seeking co-founders and endorsements.