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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Je suis un robot! French nuclear firm unveils humanoid robot that will help run its facilities
Caption: French nuclear group Orano has unveiled the first intelligent humanoid robot to be used in the nuclear sector. The firm has partnered with technology giant Capgemini for the launch. The robot, named Hoxo, has been deployed at Orano Melox’s École des Métiers training facility in the Gard region of southern France. Equipped with embedded artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced sensors, Hoxo is capable of real-time perception, autonomous navigation, executing technical gestures, and interacting with humans. Designed to mimic human movement, the robot is intended to work alongside staff inside nuclear facilities — including in environments considered too hazardous for human intervention. Over the next four months, Orano Melox’s innovation teams will carry out a testing phase to assess the robot’s performance, focusing on mobility, precision and AI integration. The company says the agile and scalable robotic platform could enhance industrial efficiency and provide valuable support for operators. “Hoxo opens new perspectives for our operations by combining an intelligent and ergonomic robotic solution with the expertise of our on-site teams. It’s an innovation we aim to evolve to meet our industrial needs, contributing to both safety and competitiveness as we tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Arnaud Capdepon, Director of Orano Melox. “This project, led by our AI Robotics & Experiences Lab, embodies the convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital twins. It redefines human-machine interaction in sensitive environments and pushes the boundaries of industrial automation. Through this initiative, we harness the potential of physical AI to address Orano’s most demanding industrial challenges,” added Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini and member of the Group Executive Committee. If all goes well during trials, Hoxo will join Orano's 18,000 employees worldwide, who help the group conduct uranium mining, conversion-enrichment, spent fuel recycling, nuclear logistics, dismantling, and nuclear cycle engineering activities.
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PersonInImage: The Hoxo robot.