Date/Time
Date(s) - 6 Nov 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Rewley House
Categories
Robert Skilton, Robotics Fellow and Head of Robotics Research & Technology (UKAEA)
This talk will focus on the use of robotics in challenging environments, based on work at the UK Atomic Energy Authority centre for Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). A challenging environment is one in which people cannot work because conditions make it impossible or unacceptable. These conditions are found in nuclear, and petrochemical facilities, space exploration, construction and mining, to name a few. The technical challenges to overcome include high radiation, extreme temperatures, limited access, operation in vacuum and magnetic fields. This talk will focus on developing robotic hardware, software and training, to deliver safer and faster maintenance and operational activities in hazardous environments. It will also touch on the digital tools developed to visualise complex robotics.
About Robert
Robert is a Robotics and AI research leader working on clean energy and environmental remediation through delivering fusion energy and nuclear decommissioning capabilities.
Hybrid Meeting
This event will be held both “in person” and “via Zoom”.
“In Person” Logistics
The “in person” meeting will be held at our new meeting place: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA. The meeting will commence at 7:30pm, and an assortment of light refreshments will be available beforehand. Once registration is open, please register for the event as usual using the Eventbrite link on the website or via MeetUp, where you will be able to indicate whether you are attending via Zoom or in person.
COVID-19
BCS is following government guidelines and we would ask attendees to continue to also follow these guidelines. Please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for more information, advice, and instructions.
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