iX Challenge - Autonomous Robotic Inspection Platform
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 4 May 2026
RR-SMR wants autonomous robotic platforms for inspections inside Small Modular Reactors. This is a specific challenge to develop robots that can work in nuclear environments. The robots must perform repeatable plant inspections without human control. You need to create technology that works in the harsh conditions of nuclear reactors. The deadline is 4 May 2026. Funding amounts are not specified in the available information. This appears to be an innovation challenge rather than a traditional grant. You would be developing cutting-edge robotics for the nuclear energy sector.
Key requirements:
- Must develop autonomous robotic platforms
- Must be capable of Small Modular Reactor environment operation
- Must perform repeatable plant inspections
This challenge is for robotics companies and technology developers who can create autonomous inspection systems. You need expertise in robotics, nuclear environments, and autonomous systems. It is not suitable for general businesses or those without advanced robotics capabilities.
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RR-SMR is looking for highly autonomous robotic platforms capable of performing repeatable plant inspections within the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) environment.
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