
The document highlights ten key initiatives that align with UKAEA’s strategic goals:
Problem-Solving – developing non-destructive pipe weld testing technology for ITER and pioneering control algorithms for breeding blanket handling in collaboration with EUROfusion
Product Innovation – Delivering the world’s largest windowless hot cell for the European Spallation Source (ESS) and supporting ITER with safety system maintenance
Economic Growth – Strengthening UK industry through projects such as ESS safety systems and fostering spinouts like NavLive
Innovation & Collaboration – Cultivating engineering talent by supporting early career professionals and forming strategic partnerships with universities
People & Careers – Inspiring the next generation of robotic engineers through the Robotics and Artificial Collaboration (RAICo) and providing opportunities for STEM professionals to re-enter the workforce.
We are pleased to present the RACE Annual, a comprehensive report showcasing RACE’s pivotal contributions to robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) in support of fusion energy and other challenging environments.
These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of our partners, colleagues and supporters. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have contributed to these successes.
If you are interested in becoming part of RACE and contributing to these groundbreaking initiatives, we would love to hear from you. Visit our careers page or send an email to contactus@race.ukaea.uk.
Introducing the RACE Annual: Advancing Robotics and AI for a Sustainable Future

We are pleased to present the RACE Annual, a comprehensive report showcasing RACE’s pivotal contributions to robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) in support of fusion energy and other challenging environments.
The document highlights ten key initiatives that align with UKAEA’s strategic goals:
Problem-Solving – developing non-destructive pipe weld testing technology for ITER and pioneering control algorithms for breeding blanket handling in collaboration with EUROfusion
Product Innovation – Delivering the world’s largest windowless hot cell for the European Spallation Source (ESS) and supporting ITER with safety system maintenance
Economic Growth – Strengthening UK industry through projects such as ESS safety systems and fostering spinouts like NavLive
Innovation & Collaboration – Cultivating engineering talent by supporting early career professionals and forming strategic partnerships with universities
People & Careers – Inspiring the next generation of robotic engineers through the Robotics and Artificial Collaboration (RAICo) and providing opportunities for STEM professionals to re-enter the workforce.
These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of our partners, colleagues and supporters. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have contributed to these successes.
If you are interested in becoming part of RACE and contributing to these groundbreaking initiatives, we would love to hear from you. Visit our careers page or send an email to contactus@race.ukaea.uk.