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WELCOME The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Nuclear (RAIN) Hub was established in 2017. RAIN combines academic and industrial expertise to develop robotics technology able to solve the most complex challenges in the nuclear industry. Robotic systems have the potential to transform operations across all areas of the nuclear industry; from improving safety and efficiency in the decommissioning of the UK's legacy nuclear facilities, to making power generation through nuclear fusion a reality. By focusing on delivering technology demonstrations to industry, and deploying robotic technology in active environments, RAIN aims to see the potential of robotic systems realised in the nuclear industry. The second year of the RAIN programme has continued to see the Hub evolve. Three new university partners and a social sciences researcher bring new depth to our academic base. Multiple collaborations with industry have led to numerous first-of-a-kind deployments of robotic technology in active environments within the nuclear industry. Remote Inspection and Remote Handling working groups continue to focus our research on real challenges. Guided by industry, these groups have integrated technologies from across RAIN to create solutions able to address highly complex nuclear challenges. To ensure that these technologies achieve their potential and deliver benefits to the nuclear industry, a third working group, supported by industry and regulators and focused on nuclear safety cases has been established. The following pages provide information on RAIN's structure, highlights from the second year of the programme and some of the key technologies that we have been working on. We welcome requests for more information on any of our activities. Professor Barry Lennox, RAIN Director 4