Radiation-Resilient AI: Next-Generation Robotic Systems with Adaptive Machine Learning for Nuclear Facility Management

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 12 21
    By

    K.V.V. Subba Rao,

  • Manas Kumar Yogi,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pragati Engineering College (A), Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pragati Engineering College (A), Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The increasing complexity of nuclear facility operations, decommissioning activities, and emergency response scenarios necessitate the development of advanced autonomous systems capable of functioning in highly radioactive environments. This paper presents a comprehensive review of radiation-resilient artificial intelligence systems integrated with next-generation robotic platforms, specifically designed for nuclear facility management applications. We examine the convergence of adaptive machine learning algorithms, radiation-hardened hardware architectures, and intelligent robotic systems that can operate autonomously in contaminated environments where human presence is either impossible or extremely hazardous. The review encompasses current technological capabilities, emerging trends in AI-robotics integration, hardware resilience strategies, and the transformative potential of these systems for nuclear industry applications. Key focus areas include real-time environmental assessment, autonomous navigation in dynamic contaminated spaces, predictive maintenance of nuclear infrastructure, and emergency response coordination. The analysis reveals significant progress in developing robust AI systems that can adapt to radiation-induced hardware degradation while maintaining operational effectiveness, though challenges remain in achieving full autonomous operation in the most extreme nuclear environments.

Keywords: Radiation, nuclear, fusion, fission, machine learning, predictive

[This article belongs to Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications ]

How to cite this article:
K.V.V. Subba Rao, Manas Kumar Yogi. Radiation-Resilient AI: Next-Generation Robotic Systems with Adaptive Machine Learning for Nuclear Facility Management. Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications. 2025; 15(02):12-21.
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K.V.V. Subba Rao, Manas Kumar Yogi. Radiation-Resilient AI: Next-Generation Robotic Systems with Adaptive Machine Learning for Nuclear Facility Management. Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications. 2025; 15(02):12-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jotea/article=2025/view=223003


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 29/05/2025
Accepted 30/05/2025
Published 30/07/2025
Publication Time 62 Days
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