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Robot Certification Matrix

Quickly check which US certifications your robot needs.

1.Interactive matrix

20 robot types × 8 certifications. Click any cell for details. Click a row to see total cost + timeline. Use the search and filter bar to narrow down.

RequiredRecommendedDepends on featuresUsually not requiredN/A

Robot type	FCC	UL/ETL	FDA	CBP Customs	Prop 65 (CA)	CE (EU)	ISO 13482	ANSI/RIA
Restaurant delivery robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	⚠️	❌
Hotel service robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	⚠️	❌
Commercial cleaning robot	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	⚠️	❌
Home cleaning robot	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Pool cleaning robot	🔵	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Lawn-mowing robot	🔵	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Elder-care companion	✅	✅	⚠️	✅	⚠️	🔵	✅	❌
Rehabilitation exoskeleton	🔵	✅	✅	✅	⚠️	✅	✅	❌
Surgical robot	✅	✅	✅	✅	⚠️	✅	✅	❌
Medical delivery robot	✅	✅	⚠️	✅	⚠️	🔵	⚠️	❌
Security patrol robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	❌	❌
Warehouse logistics robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	❌	✅
Reception / greeter robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	⚠️	❌
Education robot	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Kids companion robot	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Coffee / barista robot	🔵	✅	❌	✅	✅	🔵	❌	❌
Pet companion robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	❌	❌
Humanoid robot	✅	✅	⚠️	✅	✅	🔵	✅	⚠️
Outdoor delivery robot	✅	⚠️	❌	✅	⚠️	🔵	⚠️	❌
Industrial collaborative robot	🔵	✅	❌	✅	⚠️	✅	❌	✅

💰 Per-robot total cost summary

Robot type	Required certs	Total cost range	Timeline (months)
Restaurant delivery robot	2 req+ 3 rec	$20,750–$74,500	3–6
Hotel service robot	2 req+ 3 rec	$20,750–$74,500	3–6
Commercial cleaning robot	4 req+ 1 rec	$29,000–$74,500	3–6
Home cleaning robot	4 req	$25,000–$54,500	3–6
Pool cleaning robot	3 req	$17,000–$34,500	3–6
Lawn-mowing robot	3 req	$17,000–$34,500	3–6
Elder-care companion	4 req+ 2 rec	$57,250–$274,500	9–24
Rehabilitation exoskeleton	5 req+ 1 rec	$79,250–$264,500	9–24
Surgical robot	6 req+ 1 rec	$87,250–$284,500	9–24
Medical delivery robot	3 req+ 3 rec	$53,250–$274,500	9–24
Security patrol robot	2 req+ 2 rec	$16,750–$54,500	3–6
Warehouse logistics robot	3 req+ 2 rec	$21,750–$69,500	3–6
Reception / greeter robot	2 req+ 3 rec	$20,750–$74,500	3–6
Education robot	4 req	$25,000–$54,500	3–6
Kids companion robot	4 req	$25,000–$54,500	3–6
Coffee / barista robot	3 req	$17,000–$34,500	3–6
Pet companion robot	2 req+ 2 rec	$16,750–$54,500	3–6
Humanoid robot	5 req+ 2 rec	$60,500–$289,500	9–24
Outdoor delivery robot	2 req+ 3 rec	$20,750–$74,500	3–6
Industrial collaborative robot	4 req+ 1 rec	$26,250–$59,500	3–6

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⚠️ Important: Max Robotics is a coordination platform. We are not FCC engineers, lawyers, or a certification body, and we do not guarantee certification approval.

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