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Challenge Dexter to Solve Your Toughest Task!

At VNS we're pushing the boundaries of innovation with Dexter, our revolutionary mobile telemanipulator system. Imagine being 8km away from a hazardous area, yet performing intricate tasks with precision as if you were right there - all without specialised training. That's the power of Dexter.
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Dexter's Story: From Fusion Reactors to Fukushima and Beyond

Dexter's journey is a testament to how far we've come in tackling the world's toughest industry challenges

JET

The Early Days: Developed by Oxford Technologies in the 2000s, evolving from the MASCOT manipulator used at the Joint European Torus (JET) for precision maintenance inside fusion reactors.

  • Technological and Operational Advancements:
  • Lightweight design for precise, long-distance movement
  • Haptic-first system with robust high-performance capability
  • Compatible with the highest radioactive environments
  • Programmable controls for weight compensation and force scaling
  • Digital twin integration for remote operation and training
  • Mobile design for navigating various terrains and spaces
Dexter and boom at Fukushima

Fukushima Cleanup: A key technology in investigating damaged reactors and retrieving radioactive debris for safer decommissioning - all controlled from a safe distance.

Automated Sort & Seg

Automated Sort and Segregation: Combining haptic telemanipulation with AI for autonomous waste management, allowing for remote intervention when needed.

Now, it's your turn to Challenge Dexter! What impossible task can we make possible for you?

We're pushing the boundaries of remote operations, and we want your input. Whether you're in nuclear, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other industry, we're curious: 

  • What tasks are you struggling to do remotely with today's technologies? 

  • What seemingly impossible challenge would revolutionise your work if solved remotely?

Challenge us and we will show you what is possible!

Share your thoughts and let's explore the potential together! Perhaps consider tasks involving hazardous materials, remote inspections, or precise operations in hard-to-reach areas...

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