New Hot Robotics facility to further Nuclear Research

5 October 2021

A new University of Bristol facility, part of the National Nuclear User Facility for Hot Robotics (NNUF-HR) officially opens next week. There are 4 partners including Bristol (UK Atomic Energy Authority, National Nuclear Laboratory and The University of Manchester), each offering equipment and test spaces.

What does the facility do?

Hire out robotics and test spaces to academics, SMEs and industry for use in nuclear research. Bristol’s main capabilities are UAVs, manipulator arms, ground vehicles and detector systems for field surveying. The facility has a runway and robot barn for developing mobile robotic applications and onsite test deployments. Our trained staff will advise and support you. All the equipment and facilities are listed here: www.hotrobotics.co.uk

How can you book out the kit?

Visit University of Bristol - Hot Robotics to browse the facility's equipment. We will deliver the kit to you, or you can pick it up. For any questions or book space on site, please email us: nnuf-hr@bristol.ac.uk

Do University of Bristol researchers have to pay?

No – it's free to use for University of Bristol researchers.

How can you keep up to date with the new facility?

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