Deep expertise in your chosen robotics domain
The RCO Specialist validates deep expertise in a specific robotics domain. Choose one of 7 specializations. 120 questions in 150 minutes plus 2 practical simulation scenarios.
Price
$299
RSP: $199
Questions
120
Duration
150 min
Pass Score
78%
Study Time
60-100h
+ 2 practical simulation scenarios (60 min total)
RSP members: $199· Team pricing available for 5+ seats
You can program, deploy, integrate, and maintain robots in your specialization. You handle common faults autonomously. You can brief clients and train operators.
Questions are weighted across these domains:
Select one track when you enroll. The exam and practical are tailored to your domain.
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Key robots: Locus, 6 River, Fetch, Kiva
Collaborative Robots
Key robots: UR, FANUC CRX, ABB GoFa
High-speed Industrial
Key robots: FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa
Commercial Drones & UAVs
Key robots: DJI Matrice, Agras, Skydio
Humanoid Robots
Key robots: Figure, 1X NEO, Digit
Robots in Healthcare
Key robots: Aethon TUG, Moxi, Penny
Care Environments
Key robots: PARO, Labrador, TUG
Type: Code Review
class EmergencyStop(Node):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__('emergency_stop')
self.sub = self.create_subscription(
LaserScan, 'scan', self.scan_cb, 10)
self.pub = self.create_publisher(
Twist, 'cmd_vel', 10)
self.threshold = 0.5
def scan_cb(self, msg):
min_dist = min(msg.ranges)
if min_dist < self.threshold:
stop = Twist()
self.pub.publish(stop)Identify the CRITICAL safety failures in this ROS2 emergency stop node:
Correct: A, B, C, E
Critical: inf values make min() return a finite value only when ALL readings are finite, but inf readings should indicate open space — a NaN reading makes min() return NaN which fails the comparison silently. Best-effort QoS can drop the stop command under load. Publishing one Twist() then silence means the velocity controller may resume.
Average salary increase: $20,000-35,000/year
Requires Level 1 Foundation. Renewal every 2 years.
RSP members: $199· Team pricing available for 5+ seats