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Arrow-Green SYNERGY IN ACTION

Solving shared nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering challenges by accelerating deployment of robotics
and AI

Arrow-Blue
Arrow-Green SYNERGY IN ACTION

Solving shared nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering challenges by accelerating deployment of robotics
and AI

Arrow-Blue
Arrow-Green SYNERGY IN ACTION

Solving shared nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering challenges by accelerating deployment of robotics
and AI

Arrow-Blue
Arrow-Green SYNERGY IN ACTION

Solving shared nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering challenges by accelerating deployment of robotics
and AI

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Solving shared nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering challenges by accelerating deployment of robotics and AI

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo) is a collaboration between the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd and the University of Manchester.

The collaboration is accelerating the deployment of robotics and AI in nuclear decommissioning and fusion engineering.

RAICo develops remotely operated solutions for decommissioning, including in the nuclear industry, and for the operation and maintenance of future fusion powerplants.

Through the use of robotics and AI, RAICo helps remove people from harmful environments across the nuclear sector, achieving safer, faster and more cost-effective solutions.

Featured Updates


RAICo inspires next generation of decision makers at national event 

04 November 2024

Delegates at a conference for young professionals in the UK’s nuclear sector were told, “You are our future.” 

Dr Kirsty Hewitson, Director of RAICo, addressed an audience of 700 at the Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network (YGN) annual seminar in Manchester. 

She explained the scope of work at RAICo – a unique initiative involving four organisations: the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, and the University of Manchester. 

Key Technology Themes


Remote Handling

Removing humans from harmful environments

Size Reduction

Preparing waste for storage

Robotics & AI Data (RAID)

Collecting and analysing data for decision-making

Digital Infrastructure

Developing digital tools for remote operations

Key Technology Themes


Read about remote handling

Removing humans from harmful environments

Size Reduction

Preparing waste for storage

Robotics & AI Data (RAID)

Collecting and analysing data for decision-making

Digital Infrastructure

Developing digital tools for remote operations

Our Deployment Work


At RAICo we align our programme objectives and technology themes to make sure that the technology capabilities are delivered to users.