REMOTE HANDLING AND INSPECTION IN NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING ENVIRONMENTS

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This extended abstract provides an overview of the research that was completed within the UK’s Robotics and AI for Nuclear research hub (RAIN). RAIN was established in the UK in 2017 with the aim of developing robotic systems to address challenges in the nuclear industry and to demonstrate the capabilities of these solutions in active nuclear facilities. The research within RAIN was focused on inspection of nuclear facilities, handling operations (with particular focus on the development of a remotely operated glovebox), and engagement with the nuclear regulator to ensure that the robotic systems being developed could gain approval for deployment onto radioactive sites.