RRF / Verification

How Verification Works

Not all registry entries are equal. The RRF's 4-tier verification system lets you understand exactly how much confidence to place in a robot's identity record.

⬜ Tier 1 Community 🟡 Tier 2 Verified 🔵 Tier 3 Manufacturer Verified ✅ Tier 4 Certified
⬜ Community Tier 1

⬜ Community

Self-reported. Robot exists and was submitted by a real person. No independent vetting or cross-checking.

Requirements

  • → Valid submission form
  • → Contact email
  • → Plausible manufacturer and model name

Use Cases

  • · Open-source hobby robots
  • · Research prototypes
  • · First-generation commercial robots establishing presence in the registry
Trust level: Lowest. Do not rely on Community-tier records for safety-critical decisions.
🟡 Verified Tier 2

🟡 Verified

Basic verification: the manufacturer exists, the model is real, and the serial number has been cross-checked where possible.

Requirements

  • → Manufacturer is a registered legal entity
  • → Model appears in manufacturer public records or product pages
  • → Serial number format is consistent with manufacturer's documented scheme

Use Cases

  • · Commercial robots from known manufacturers
  • · Robots used in regulated environments requiring documentation
  • · Insurance and procurement workflows
Trust level: Moderate. Manufacturer and model have been confirmed, but the specific robot unit has not been inspected.
🔵 Manufacturer Tier 3

🔵 Manufacturer Verified

The manufacturer organization itself has been verified by the RRF. All robots from this manufacturer automatically carry Manufacturer verification.

Requirements

  • → Manufacturer is an RRF Supporting Member
  • → Signed data accuracy agreement
  • → Designated registry contact at the manufacturer
  • → Manufacturer-issued serial numbers follow documented scheme

Use Cases

  • · Robots deployed in enterprise environments
  • · Robots subject to EU AI Act registration requirements
  • · Robots used in safety-critical infrastructure
Trust level: High. The manufacturer has signed agreements with the RRF and takes responsibility for the accuracy of all registrations under their namespace.
✅ Certified Tier 4

✅ Certified

Full conformance audit. The robot has passed the RCAN conformance test suite (L1/L2/L3) and carries a signed conformance certificate.

Requirements

  • → Must hold Manufacturer tier or higher
  • → Must pass RCAN L1 (Identity), L2 (Communication), and L3 (Reporting) conformance tests
  • → RURI must be present and resolvable
  • → Certificate must be renewed annually or after major firmware updates

Use Cases

  • · Robots deployed in regulated environments requiring verifiable identity
  • · Swarm safety applications
  • · Robots subject to ISO/TC 299 compliance
  • · Insurance underwriting for autonomous systems
Trust level: Highest. The robot's identity, communication protocol, and reporting have all been independently audited.

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All new robots start at Community tier. Verification upgrades are requested after registration.

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