The technology company Capgemini and the nuclear industrial group Orano have joined forces to integrate Hoxo, the first intelligent humanoid robot, into an operational nuclear facility. This pioneering deployment, carried out at the Orano Melox site in Gard, France, marks a new chapter for the application of physical artificial intelligence in critical sectors.
Hoxo: a humanoid robot with cognitive systems
Equipped with cognitive systems and intelligent sensors, Hoxo is capable of moving autonomously, interpreting its environment and executing complex technical movements. This android has been designed to replicate specific human functions within highly regulated spaces such as nuclear facilities. Its architecture allows it to interact with technical personnel, facilitating risky operations and contributing to operational safety.
A validation phase with industrial impact
For four months, the humanoid robot will undergo a rigorous testing process to explore its applicability to various functions within the atomic environment. The goal is to evaluate how its combination of advanced mobility. The goal is to evaluate how its combination of advanced mobility, technical precision and intelligent processing can be integrated into industrial routines in an agile and scalable manner.
Joint drive towards nuclear digital transformation
For Orano, this initiative not only seeks to increase operational efficiency, but also to open up new avenues for safer human-machine collaboration. Capgemini’s commitment to physical AI reflects its commitment to developing technological solutions that anticipate the demands of complex industrial environments.
Hoxo is not simply an engineering demonstration, but a real step towards a new generation of industrial automation adapted to sensitive contexts such as nuclear.
Source: Orano
