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Successful Robotic Beryllium Detection in North Area TCC2
Toward the end of last year, the robotics team received a request to inspect hot areas in TCC2 and test for potential beryllium contamination. The team collaborated with various groups to define a detection procedure using dry wipes, and designed, built, and tested a new tool for the CERN robot CRANEbot to carry out the…
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A Record Year in Radiation Testing!
In 2025, the CERN EPR Radiation Test Service reached an all-time high level of performance, setting new records across all major operational metrics. This significant increase in capacity is a key enabler for the qualification of the final LS3 production batches planned for 2026 and will play a crucial role in validating the radiation tolerance…
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New soft robot prototypes for the CTAM project
October marked a major milestone for the CTAM project in BE-CEM-MRO: The first integration tests of a brand-new soft robot prototype. Mounted on the FCC robot, this innovative design showcases impressive flexibility, compliance, and modularity, proving the potential of next-generation continuous tendon-actuated manipulators (CTAM). The robot consists of a tapered, flexible TPU 95A backbone with…