RAIN was a community of enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated individuals working together to solve some of the most challenging robotics problems in the world.
At its core were ten research institutions, led by the University of Manchester, each bringing their own expertise.
Aquatic Vehicle For Exploration And In-Situ Sensing
Remote Operated Vehicle, 150mm version
The AVEXIS™ is a small underwater vehicle that been designed to survey and monitor hazardous environments, ensuring a more efficient decommissioning process and protecting human workers from harm.
The AVEXIS™ was originally developed for the Sellafield nuclear decommissioning site, in particular surveying the legacy ponds and silos, and has been involved in many collaborations;
The AVEXIS™ is currently being kitted out with radiological sensors, developing improved control systems, combining with multiple robotic platforms for multi-agent inspection, whilst we also continue to work on complimentary technology such as underwater positioning systems, underwater visual 3D reconstruction and more.
Industry Partners
Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Manchester
Engineering Building A
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL