ANYbotics and Createc collaborate to revolutionise nuclear facility inspections
12/03/2025
ANYbotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robotics, has collaborated with Createc, a specialist in robotic applications for nuclear decommissioning, to transform the nuclear industry through advanced robotic inspections. This collaboration will improve accuracy, streamline workflows and provide integrated robotics and radiation detection solutions. Together, it is claimed they will set new standards for inspecting nuclear facilities, reducing risks and costs while driving innovation.Inspections in the nuclear industry are critical to ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. They play a crucial role in identifying potential risks, such as equipment fatigue or radiation leaks, before they escalate into serious accidents and protect workers and the environment. Inspections are essential, not only to prevent catastrophic failures but also to extend the life of the equipment.
ANYbotics and Createc are combining their advanced technologies and expertise to deliver a powerful solution for the nuclear industry. ANYbotics contributes its autonomous robot ANYmal, which is equipped with state-of-the-art data acquisition capabilities and designed for precise navigation in complex environments. Createc complements this with its industry-leading radiation sensors and proprietary N-Visage Explore and N-Visage Fusion solutions, which offer state-of-the-art radiation detection and mapping technologies. Together, they form a robust platform for comprehensive data collection and analysis.
This combination improves safety, accuracy and efficiency in nuclear facilities. Createc’s expertise in robotic applications in nuclear facilities and ANYbotics’ artificial intelligence (AI)-driven autonomous solutions ensure seamless robotics and radiation-sensing integration.
“We selected Createc for its cutting-edge nuclear robotics, radiation measurement and AI expertise. This strategic partnership enables us to bridge the technology gap and deliver fully integrated inspection solutions, combining advanced sensing with robust data analysis,” said Enzo Wälchli, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), ANYbotics.
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| ANYmal displaying the Createc N-Visage Explore sensor |
Createc will offer ANYmal as a key component of its solutions for nuclear power plant operators, particularly in Europe, the USA and Japan. This will ensure that the nuclear industry can access a comprehensive solution for real-time condition monitoring, gamma source detection, modelling and predictive maintenance.
In addition, the combined ANYbotics-Createc offering will revolutionise inspection in nuclear facilities by providing an integrated system that optimises operations and improves management protocols across the nuclear ecosystem.
“Managing nuclear plants is a complex challenge requiring innovation and overcoming human and regulatory barriers. Integrating ANYmal with our N-Visage systems provides a faster, safer and more cost-effective solution for nuclear decommissioning and inspections,” commented Neil Owen, Business Development Manager, Createc.
Nuclear industry customers will benefit from ANYmal, equipped with Createc’s N-Visage detection sensors, by gaining insight into the characterisation of radiation sources during decommissioning and precise inspections during regular operations.
Automating routine inspections, such as monitoring of temperature, noise and pressure, reduces human exposure in hazardous areas. Radiation data is captured in real time to quickly assess operational deviations, while precise localisation of valves and fittings in controlled areas and turbine halls improves work planning and supports plant modernisation.
With this collaboration, ANYbotics and Createc say they are transforming nuclear inspection technologies. By merging advanced robotics and radiation sensor technology, the companies will help nuclear power plant operators achieve the highest safety standards, reduce long-term costs and introduce innovative, sustainable solutions. This collaboration paves the way for safer, more efficient and future-proof operation of nuclear power plants.
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