ROBOTOMATED
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986ROBOTS//$103BMARKET

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Figure AI $39.5B valuationUnitree G1 now $16KJapan commits $6.3B to robotics137 humanoid companies in ChinaEclipse $1.3B Physical AI fund closedAgility Digit scaling in Amazon warehousesBoston Dynamics Atlas Electric: commercial deploymentRaaS market growing 40% annuallyPhysical Intelligence raises $400M for Pi0Amazon operates 750,000+ robotsNvidia Isaac GR00T N1 open foundation modelSouth Korea designates robotics national strategic tech1X Technologies ships NEO Beta to homesUS DOD awards $1.8B robotics contractSpot passes 10,000 units deployedFANUC installs millionth robotFigure AI $39.5B valuationUnitree G1 now $16KJapan commits $6.3B to robotics137 humanoid companies in ChinaEclipse $1.3B Physical AI fund closedAgility Digit scaling in Amazon warehousesBoston Dynamics Atlas Electric: commercial deploymentRaaS market growing 40% annuallyPhysical Intelligence raises $400M for Pi0Amazon operates 750,000+ robotsNvidia Isaac GR00T N1 open foundation modelSouth Korea designates robotics national strategic tech1X Technologies ships NEO Beta to homesUS DOD awards $1.8B robotics contractSpot passes 10,000 units deployedFANUC installs millionth robot
01 / WHAT WE COVER

986 robots. Every spec, every review, every certification path.

986 robots · 321manufacturers · Independent scoring

0+ROBOTS TRACKED
0+MANUFACTURERS
$0BMARKET SIZE
0ACCESS PATHS

A logistics manager in Phoenix just compared 3 AMRs

INDEPENDENT · NO MANUFACTURER PAYS FOR SCORES

07 / THE OPPORTUNITY

Robots are replacinghuman labor faster thananyone predicted.

137 humanoid companies in China alone. Figure AI at $39.5B. Amazon deploying Digit at scale. The window to move is open right now.

$24T

Projected market by 2040

Robotics is on track to be one of the largest industries in human history. The infrastructure to support it — operators, platforms, standards — barely exists yet.

+34%

RCO holders earn more on RoboWork

Certified operators command a premium — and that gap is widening as businesses demand accountability, safety compliance, and insurance coverage for every deployment.

73%

Incident reduction with certified ops

Insurance carriers are starting to require RCO certification. Early movers who are already certified will be the ones businesses must hire to stay compliant and covered.

08 / CERTIFICATION

Get Certified. Get Hired.

The Robotomated Certified Operator (RCO) program is the industry standard credential for robotics professionals. Six levels. One career path.

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LEVEL 0AWARENESS
FreePass: 70% · 60 min

Learn what robots actually are, how they work, and the five categories reshaping every industry. You'll finish with enough context to evaluate automation opportunities and speak intelligently with vendors.

START FREE
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LEVEL 1FOUNDATION
$149Pass: 75% · 90 min

Master the fundamentals of safe robot operation. You'll learn startup/shutdown procedures, basic fault diagnosis, and how to monitor deployed robots without putting people or equipment at risk.

BEGIN CERTIFICATION
2
LEVEL 2SPECIALIST
$299Pass: 78% · 150 min

Go deep in your chosen robotics domain. You'll learn to program robots, integrate them with existing systems (WMS, ERP, MES), and resolve faults without calling the manufacturer.

BEGIN CERTIFICATION
3
LEVEL 3MASTER[ THE GAUNTLET ]
$499Pass: 82% · 180 min

Prove you can handle anything. Reprogram a robot mid-shift, close the sim-to-real gap, and debug edge cases nobody anticipated. The Gauntlet assessment tests all of this under live conditions.

BEGIN CERTIFICATION
4
LEVEL 4FLEET COMMANDER
$799Pass: 85% · 180 min

Lead large-scale automation operations. You'll learn to design fleet architectures, run incident command, train and certify operators beneath you, and present ROI cases to executive leadership.

BEGIN CERTIFICATION
5
LEVEL 5CHIEF ROBOTICS OFFICER[ BY MERIT ONLY ]
$2,499Pass: 80% · 90 min

The highest designation in robotics operations. Not an exam — an induction. Demonstrate that you have shaped the future of robotics at scale through a portfolio defense, expert panel review, and ongoing contribution commitment.

Requires RCO Fleet Commander + 5 years

THE GAUNTLET: 4 ROUNDS · 2 HOURS · NO SECOND CHANCES

For Businesses

Train your team. Reduce risk.

  • Certify your entire operations team
  • Verify RSPs are RCO certified
  • Reduce liability with certified operators
  • Track team certifications in dashboard
  • Bulk pricing available

73%

Fewer incidents with certified operators

+34%

Higher earnings on RoboWork

CERTIFY YOUR TEAM →

Deploy Channel

Don't want to own a robot? Hire one.

Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a new way to access automation — and most businesses don't know it exists yet. Post a job and pay only for the outcome you need.

What is RaaS?

Robotics-as-a-Service is the rideshare model for automation. You don't own the vehicle — you just call one when you need it. A verified Robot Service Provider shows up with the robot, operates it, and is responsible for performance.

Traditional Ownership

  • $150K–$500K upfront
  • Hire & train operators
  • Maintain your own fleet
  • Locked into one system

RaaS via RoboWork

  • Pay per job or month
  • Operator included
  • Switch robots as needed
  • No long-term contract

RoboWork is Robotomated's marketplace where businesses post jobs and certified Robot Service Providers bid. Multiple quotes within 24 hours.

Real-World Example

Warehouse Pallet Moving — Chicago, IL

A distribution center needs help during a 2-week peak season. They can't afford to buy a robot or wait months for hiring.

  1. 1Post job on RoboWork: "AMR pallet moving, 2 weeks, 8hrs/day, Chicago warehouse."
  2. 24 verified RSPs submit bids within 18 hours.
  3. 3Business selects provider, reviews RCO certification and insurance.
  4. 4RSP arrives Day 1 with robot — already configured for your facility.
  5. 5Performance tracked on Robotomated dashboard. Payment released at job completion.
Result: $8,000–$12,000 total. No hiring, no maintenance, no storage. The same operator books another job immediately after.
03 / THE ECONOMICS

The world is going to run on robots.

“You can create a world where goods and services prices trend toward zero and GDP spikes to infinity.”

Brett Adcock, Figure AI

Human labor (fully burdened)$46/hour
Robot (leased, amortized)$0.45/hour
Cost difference100x
RUN THE CALCULATOR →
04 / BY THE NUMBERS

986

ROBOTS TRACKED

321

MANUFACTURERS

$24T

2040 MARKET

137

HUMANOID STARTUPS (CN)

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