AI, robots and the future of nuclear decommissioning

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Pamela Largue speaks with Dr Kirsty Hewitson, Director at UK's Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo), to explore the groundbreaking use of embodied intelligence in nuclear decommissioning. According to Hewitson, whether drones or quadrupeds, data and decision making on the fly is empowering site operators and transforming the sector.

In this episode you will learn more about:

• What RAICo is working on currently and the role these solutions can play in the UK's nuclear industry,
• How AI and robots are revolutionising the nuclear sector in the UK and around the world,
• The challenges of nuclear decommissioning,
• The role of embodied intelligence in derisking nuclear decommissioning,
• How to train quadrupeds and people that operate them,
• How to address existing skills and equity gaps, as well as ensure the next generation of talent is equipped for the future working environment,
• Real world applications for technologies being developed at RAICo,
• Whether robots will totally replace human beings in this sector.