[ LEVEL 5 — BY MERIT AND CONTRIBUTION ]
The highest credential in robotics. Not awarded. Earned.
CRO (Robotomated Certified)
$2,499
or waived for 40+ curriculum contribution hours
[ THE THREE GATES ]
Every CRO holder has passed through all three gates. There is no alternative path. There is no exception process.
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION
Your body of work, documented and defensible. This is not a resume — it is evidence.
3 Deployment Case Studies
1,500-3,000 words each. Real deployments. Real numbers. Real lessons learned.
Published Work
White paper, patent, conference keynote, or book. Peer recognition of your expertise.
2 Reference Letters
From Level 4+ RCO holders or advisory board members who can vouch for your impact.
3 Self-Assessment Essays
Your philosophy on robotics leadership, biggest failure and what you learned, vision for the industry.
PANEL REVIEW
90
minutes
90 minutes with 3 CRO holders or advisory board members. You defend your portfolio, your thinking, and your vision.
Scoring
Pass: 80% overall, no category below 70%
CONTRIBUTION COMMITMENT
CRO is not a trophy. It is a commitment to give back to the profession. Every year. No exceptions.
Review 50 Master exam questions per year
Ensure the certification stays current and rigorous
Mentor one Level 3 or Level 4 candidate per year
Minimum 8 mentorship sessions
Contribute curriculum content every 2 years
New modules, case studies, or assessment scenarios
Attend annual CRO summit
Virtual or in-person. Shape the future of the certification
[ PREREQUISITES ]
[ THE COUNCIL ]
All CRO holders form the RCO Advisory Council — the governing body of the world's most rigorous robotics certification.
[ TIMELINE ]
Application
Submit portfolio + fee
Gate 1 Review
30 days
Panel Scheduled
2-4 weeks after Gate 1
Decision
7 days after panel
Certificate
14 days after decision
[ THE ELON TEST ]
The founding class is forming. Be among the first to earn the highest credential in robotics.
Current CRO Holders: 0 (founding class forming)
Issued by Robotomated — The Operating System for Robotics