robotid
robotid is a term used to describe a system or concept for uniquely identifying and authenticating robots within a networked environment. It encompasses methods for recognizing, tracking, and managing robots across devices, applications, and services. The term is not tied to a single standard and can refer to multiple approaches.
A robotid typically comprises a unique identifier, descriptive metadata (such as the robot's capabilities, owner, location,
Implementations may rely on established identity concepts such as universally unique identifiers (UUIDs), URIs, or digital
Applications include fleet management, access control to restricted resources, secure software updates, auditing of robot activity,
Challenges include privacy concerns, the risk of identity spoofing, scalability in large deployments, and interoperability among
See also digital identity, unique identifier, decentralized identifiers, and verifiable credentials.