In a groundbreaking move for the nuclear sector, Capgemini and Orano have jointly deployed Hoxo, the first intelligent humanoid robot designed to operate in nuclear environments. The innovation marks a major leap in applying artificial intelligence to hazardous industrial operations.
Deployed at Orano Melox’s Ecole des Métiers facility in the Gard region of France, Hoxo is equipped with embedded AI, advanced sensors, and autonomous navigation capabilities.
It can perceive its surroundings in real time, perform precise technical gestures, and collaborate safely with human teams — even in complex or radioactive zones.
The initiative aims to enhance safety, performance, and continuity in nuclear operations while pioneering the use of “physical AI” — intelligent robotics capable of replicating human-like movements and decisions.
“Hoxo opens new perspectives for our operations by combining an intelligent and ergonomic robotic solution with the expertise of our on-site teams,”
Said Arnaud Capdepon, Director of Orano Melox.
“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.”
“This project, led by our AI Robotics & Experiences Lab, embodies the convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digital twins,”
Said Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini.
“Through this initiative, we harness the potential of physical AI to address Orano’s most demanding industrial challenges.”
Over the next four months, Orano’s innovation teams will conduct extensive testing to validate Hoxo’s range of applications.
The companies see this as the beginning of a broader shift toward AI-enabled human-machine collaboration within high-risk industries.