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# 6.8 Robotics Marketplace

At the heart of Roborus lies a **global robotics marketplace** designed to connect clients, robots, and users in a trustless environment. This marketplace functions as the central hub where jobs are created, robots are discovered, and services are delivered.

Core marketplace functions:

* **Job Board**: Clients post encrypted jobs with funds locked in escrow.
* **Robot Registry**: Robot owners register their machines, showcasing capabilities, reputation, and availability.
* **Matching Engine**: Jobs are matched to suitable robots using bidding, reputation scores, and availability.
* **Service Catalog**: Robots offer specialized services (delivery, inspection, mapping) in a transparent marketplace.

Unlike centralized gig platforms, the Roborus marketplace is powered by **smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs**, ensuring fairness, privacy, and automation.

This marketplace is not just a tool for task assignment, it becomes the **foundation of a new robotics economy**, where services can scale globally and securely.