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The nuclear safety case is a complex but essential document, similar to an extensive risk assessment. A thorough assessment must be completed before new equipment can be used on site. In the past, regulators and concerns about safety have been seen as a barrier to the use of robotics and AI in the nuclear industry. We have been working hard to engage the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), as well as nuclear sites and the supply chain, to address these barriers. KEY OUTPUTS • Working with the ONR to develop guidelines on the use of robotic technology in the nuclear industry. • In collaboration with the ONR, we have hosted a number of workshops including "Future of Nuclear Robotics Safety Cases" and "Scoping Certifiable Autonomous Nuclear Robotics". • We ran the "Certifiable autonomous robotics and AI" seminar at the "Delivering change through the use of robotics at Sellafield" event in Cumbria. FUTURE PROGRESS Continue to develop guidance with the ONR and run workshops relevant to the nuclear industry. RAIN researchers are going to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with them on developing standard verification approaches for autonomous systems. SAFETY CASE Lead: Michael Fisher, University of Liverpool WORKING GROUPS In my view the workshop was invaluable, not least in bringing relevant people together in the nuclear industry to discuss a common topic. Dr Andrew Wallwork, AWE As part of the UK government's industrial strategy, the RAIN Hub applies the research done in the core themes to address user-led challenges. Three working groups were set up to focus our research, and include industry in these conversations. 19

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