Your entry point into professional robotics
The RCO Foundation validates core robotics knowledge. Designed for anyone entering the robotics field. No prior experience required. You will be tested on safety, types, operations, diagnostics, and compliance across 80 questions in 90 minutes.
Price
$149
RSP: $99
Questions
80
Duration
90 min
Pass Score
75%
Study Time
20-40h
RSP members: $99· Team pricing available for 5+ seats
You can safely operate and monitor deployed robots. You know when to call for help. You won't hurt yourself, coworkers, or equipment.
Questions are weighted across these domains:
Type: Fault Diagnosis
A UR5e cobot performing a palletizing task enters protective stop 3 times per hour. Force data shows spikes to 42N (threshold: 40N) during the final placement. The task runs flawlessly in simulation. What should you investigate FIRST?
Correct: B
When a real robot triggers protective stops that don't occur in simulation, the most likely cause is a physical calibration mismatch. TCP (Tool Center Point) drift of even 0.5mm changes contact geometry enough to exceed force thresholds at the point of contact. Recalibrating the sensor (A) treats the symptom. Increasing the threshold (C) is dangerous — safety limits exist for a reason.
Average salary increase: $8,000-15,000/year
No prerequisites. Start today. Renewal every 2 years.
RSP members: $99· Team pricing available for 5+ seats