Verification Tiers
Four tiers of identity verification — from self-attested community registrations to third-party certified manufacturers. Each tier is visible on every robot's public registry page.
Requirements
- ✓ Valid manufacturer + model + version + device ID
- ✓ Unique RRN assigned automatically
- ✓ rcan_uri resolvable at rcan.dev
- ✓ No verification performed
Who is this for
Hobbyists, researchers, small teams, early-stage startups
How to get it
Register at rcan.dev/registry/register — instant, free.
Limitations
- ⚠️ Not suitable for EU AI Act Art. 49 compliance
- ⚠️ Not suitable for safety-critical deployments
Requirements
- ✓ All Community requirements
- ✓ Verified email address
- ✓ Domain ownership verified (DNS TXT record)
- ✓ Company/org name matches domain registrant
Who is this for
SMEs, university robotics labs, established hobbyist orgs
How to get it
Coming soon — email verify@rcan.dev with domain details.
Limitations
- ⚠️ Not a legal entity verification
- ⚠️ Not suitable for regulated markets (medical, defense)
Requirements
- ✓ All Verified requirements
- ✓ Legal entity documentation (DUNS, EIN, company registration)
- ✓ Authorized signatory approval
- ✓ Manufacturer agreement signed
- ✓ Annual renewal
Who is this for
Commercial robot manufacturers, integrators with deployed fleets
How to get it
Contact manufacturers@rcan.dev — manual review, ~5 business days.
Limitations
- ⚠️ Does not imply product safety certification
- ⚠️ Does not constitute EU CE marking
Requirements
- ✓ All Manufacturer requirements
- ✓ Third-party RCAN conformance test (L1/L2/L3)
- ✓ ISO 10218 or EU AI Act risk classification documented
- ✓ SBOM provided (CycloneDX JSON or SPDX)
- ✓ Commitment chain enabled (§16 AI accountability)
- ✓ Annual conformance renewal
Who is this for
Manufacturers targeting regulated markets (EU AI Act, ISO 10218, medical, defense)
How to get it
Contact certified@rcan.dev — schedule third-party conformance audit.
At a Glance
| Capability | ⬜ Community | 🟡 Verified | 🔵 Manufacturer | ✅ Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free RRN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resolvable rcan:// URI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email verified | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal entity verified | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| L1/L2/L3 conformance cert | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SBOM on file | — | — | — | ✓ |
| EU AI Act Art. 49 ready | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO 10218 ready | — | — | — | ✓ |
Start with Community — upgrade anytime
Register your robot for free in under 60 seconds. No credit card, no approval required. You can apply for a higher tier at any time.