Further research is encouraged into automation and robotics, with specific applications in nuclear, industry and offshore wind.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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LongOps Research and Development programme
LongOps is a 4 year programme of R&D that brings together three nuclear operations use cases: decommissioning in the UK, decommissioning of the Fukushima Dai-ichi reactors in Japan and the design of the first remotel...
Funded by: ISCF
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses automation and robotics in nuclear operations, aligning with the question's focus on automation and robotics in nuclear, industry, and offshore wind.
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Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (CRADLE)
CRADLE brings together the industrial experience that Jacobs have in applied Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) with the research expertise at the University of Manchester in this field, to create a collaborative rese...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project is relevant as it focuses on the development of autonomous robotics for demanding environments including nuclear and energy generation, but it does not specifically mention offshore wind.
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Localisation and Navigation of a robot on an offshore wind turbine blade using intelligent algorithms
BladeBUG, working with Imperial College London and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, are seeking funding to develop and test an autonomous robot capable of carrying out inspection, maintenance and repair work on of...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Focuses on the development of an autonomous robot for inspection, maintenance, and repair work on offshore wind turbines, aligning with the question's emphasis on automation and robotics in offshore wind applications.