Insider Brief:
- Capgemini and Orano have deployed Hoxo, the first intelligent humanoid robot built for use in nuclear facilities, at Orano’s Melox Ecole des Métiers site in southern France.
- Equipped with AI, advanced sensors, and autonomous navigation, Hoxo is designed to replicate human movements, perform technical tasks, and operate safely in high-risk or confined environments.
- Over a four-month testing phase, Orano will evaluate the robot’s precision and mobility as part of a broader effort to integrate humanoid robotics into nuclear operations for improved safety, efficiency, and workforce support.
Capgemini and French nuclear group Orano have deployed the first intelligent humanoid robot designed for use in nuclear facilities.
The robot, named Hoxo, is being tested at Orano’s Melox Ecole des Métiers site in southern France, according to the companies. Equipped with artificial intelligence, advanced perception sensors, and autonomous navigation systems, Hoxo is built to mimic human movements and perform technical operations alongside human teams. The platform can move through complex industrial environments, carry out precise manipulations, and operate in areas where radiation or confined spaces make human intervention difficult, the companies noted.
“Hoxo opens new perspectives for our operations by combining an intelligent and ergonomic robotic solution with the expertise of our on-site teams,” Arnaud Capdepon, Director of Orano Melox, said in a statement. “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.”
The four-month testing phase will evaluate Hoxo’s mobility, accuracy, and AI capabilities as Orano explores new forms of robotic collaboration for nuclear operations. The company sees humanoid robotics as a way to improve safety, efficiency, and workforce support in an industry where precision and risk mitigation are paramount.
“This project, led by our AI Robotics & Experiences Lab, embodies the convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital twins,” noted Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini and member of the Group Executive Committee. “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.”
