Speakers:
- Guerric De Crombrughe - Nuketech, Brussels
- Alexander Bahr - Hydromea
- James Hill - REACH
- Ludovic Dufau - Nimbl'bot
Description
Over the past few months, the growth prospects of the nuclear industry have dramatically increased. This renewed enthusiasm is notably driven by the pledge signed during COP28 to triple the global nuclear capacity by 2050. This also results in a dire need for high-end, robust robotics solutions to reduce manpower requirements while improving workers safety. These have a direct impact on Sustainable Development Goals, either directly (e.g. decent work, SDG 8) or indirectly (e.g. clean energy, SDG 7). The nuclear industry ends up acting like a catalyst for innovations relevant for other sectors where workers are exposed to potentially dangerous situations.
In this seminar, three innovative organisations will present their technology. The objective is to have a deeply technical discussion, sharing as openly as possible both achievements and challenges. The expected audience is mostly robotic and nuclear experts, both from academia and industry.
14:00 / Welcome address by Prof. Emanuele Garone, BrIAS programme director and Guerric de Crombrugghe, Nuketech
14:10 / Rationales, lessons learned, and prospects of nuclear robotics by Philippe Loraux (EDF & Nuclear Valley)
14:30 / Hydromea - remote inspection and monitoring of submerged assets
14:55 / REACH - remote extendable arm for characterisation and handling
15:20 / Short break
15:50 / Nimbl'bot- flexible, jointless robotic arm for flexible operations
16:15 / Laborelec & IBASS - crawling robot for in-pipe inspection & metallurgy
16:30 / Demos & discussion
17:30 / End of day
For the teams link, or in-person participation, registration is required. Coffee and tea will be served.
This Seminar will also be livestreamed on our Youtube channel @BrIAStalks
Location:
ULB Solbosch Campus
Department of Control Engineering and System Analysis (SAAS)
Brussels School of Engineering
Building L second floor, door E