Enabling Autonomous Robotics for Fusion Environments

Fusion facilities require remote robotic systems for inspection and maintenance due to extreme radiation levels that prevent human access. However, existing robots lack reliable vision in high-radiation environments, limiting their autonomy and increasing operator dependency. The UK Atomic Energy Authority selected Veolia to develop a radiation-tolerant, vision-enabled robotic system for its Fusion Oriented Robotic Technology (FORT) programme. Veolia's solution integrates radiation-tolerant cameras, machine vision and robotic automation to enable safer, more autonomous operations in fusion facilities.