Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is trialing two robotic systems at its Oldbury decommissioning site in South Gloucestershire. The first project, part of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Collaboration (RAICo), uses teleoperated robotic arms to handle fuel element debris (FED). The arms aim to give operators greater control from a safer distance while the existing process requires workers in full PPE and manual tools. The second project, Auto‑SAS, is an autonomous sorting and segregation system funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Delivered with support from ARCTEC, Auto‑SAS uses robotics, 3D scanning and characterisation technology to identify and sort complex mixed radioactive waste. The NDA has invested £9.5 million over four years, with active on‑site commissioning expected to start in mid‑2027. Both programmes aim to reduce worker exposure, improve efficiency and generate long‑term savings.
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