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Autonomous robot paves the way for future fusion maintenance

In a world-first, a fully autonomous robot has been used to inspect the inside of a fusion energy facility. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI), University of Oxford, have achieved a first-ever autonomous…

Michael BridgeSeptember 19, 2024

The upgraded Remote Control Handling Room at UKAEA’s Culham Campus - Image Credit UK Atomic Energy Authority

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Upgrades make JET’s Remote Handling capabilities one of the most advanced in the world

JET has one of the most advanced robotics and remote handling systems in the world. The Remote Handling Control Room (RHCR) at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has undergone a significant upgrade, enhancing its crucial role in delivering…

Caroline ClopetFebruary 26, 2024

UKAEA's robotics division will mentor students from miniority backgrounds as part of Pathways Programme

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UKAEA partners with EqualEngineers to mentor students from minority backgrounds

Three-year partnership will see United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) provide free mentoring to 75 university students from underrepresented backgrounds Applications now open to join ‘Pathways Programme’ Leading engineers from UKAEA’s robotics division will embark on a three-year mentoring programme…

Kelly LeaJuly 6, 2023

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UKAEA calls upon international robotics community to help develop fusion energy

Fusion energy development challenges discussed with worldwide robotics and automation community at ICRA 2023 Free workshop hosted: “Robotics in fusion energy: what are the challenges and how can we face them?” on Wednesday, 31st May at ICRA UKAEA’s Haptic Training…

Kelly LeaApril 27, 2023

UKAEA CEO Ian Chapman with teams from KFE and UKAEA, at UKAEA's Culham Campus.

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UKAEA and Korea Institute of Fusion Energy sign MOU for remote handling for future fusion powerplants

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner in research and development for remote handling and the maintenance of future powerplants. The agreement supports…

Michael BridgeMarch 27, 2023

Robotics at UKAEA's RACE, Culham Science Centre

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Discover robots of the future and fusion

***Free public talk, 7 September, Examinations School, Oxford*** A robotics expert will bring to life a fascinating future where intuitive machines are deployed to go where humans can’t in a free public talk in central Oxford next month. “Essential robotics:…

Kelly LeaAugust 9, 2022

Jenga playing robots inside fusion energy machine

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Robotic superhero meets identical twin in fusion energy machine

A Jenga-playing robot with a human touch used to maintain a fusion energy machine – where temperatures can be hotter than the sun – has been reunited with its identical superhero twin for the first time since 1999. Both…

Kelly LeaJuly 29, 2022

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Training centre expansion will launch space and robotics apprenticeships

Construction work to expand Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) and launch new apprenticeship programmes in space, robotics, data science, energy storage, power engineering and cyber security started at a celebratory ceremony yesterday. The training centre’s £13 million extension at the…

Kelly LeaJuly 28, 2022

Visitors enjoyed learning about robots at RACE

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Robots doing what humans can’t at Culham

A dancing robot dog called SPOT stole the show at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) first robotics open event at Culham Science Centre on Saturday. Part of the UK-wide Festival of Robotics, visitors were treated to a behind-the-scenes look…

Kelly LeaJune 21, 2022

robotic snake will help maintain fusion powerplants

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Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge

A new laser-welding ‘robotic snake’ developed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipework and is now patented technology. The novel trials at Culham Science Centre are another step forward…

Kelly LeaMay 30, 2022

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Autonomous robot paves the way for future fusion maintenance

Upgrades make JET’s Remote Handling capabilities one of the most advanced in the world

UKAEA partners with EqualEngineers to mentor students from minority backgrounds

UKAEA calls upon international robotics community to help develop fusion energy

UKAEA and Korea Institute of Fusion Energy sign MOU for remote handling for future fusion powerplants

Discover robots of the future and fusion

Robotic superhero meets identical twin in fusion energy machine

Training centre expansion will launch space and robotics apprenticeships

Robots doing what humans can’t at Culham

Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challenge

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