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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Education and training to support Canadian nuclear workforce development
Along with several other nations, Canada has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Part of this plan is tripling nuclear generating capacity. As of 2025, the country has four operating nuclear generating stations with a total of 17 reactors, 16 of which are in the province of Ontario. The Independent Electricity System Operator has recommended that an additional 17,800 MWe of nuclear power be added to Ontario’s grid.
RRSD is composed of professionals from industry, government laboratories, and academia in the areas of automation, robotics, and remote systems. Examples of technical interest include mobile robots, industrial robots, manipulators, inspection and maintenance, reprocessing and fuel fabrication, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.
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RRSD, whose roots date back to 1960, was the first professional division of the American Nuclear Society. For over four decades, its members have made significant contributions in all fields utilizing remote technology, including nuclear energy.
If you work in the robotics, manipulation, or automation fields, RRSD serves as a technical conduit and spokesperson for your work.
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Adam Carroll, ChairAnthony Abrahao, Vice ChairWilliam Eason, Vice ChairFan Zhang, TreasurerY Z, SecretarySyed Bahauddin Alam, MemberBoaz Buechley, Member
Anamary Daniel, MemberEliott Fountain, MemberLucas Gallegos, MemberLeonel Lagos, MemberJohn Moon, MemberChristian Pilon, MemberDouglas Reid, Member
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2027
Embedded Topical Conference at the 2027 Annual ConferenceJune 13–16, 2027 | Lake Buena Vista, FL
Presented at the RRSD Topical Conference | Nomination Deadline: March 1
Recognizing and honoring outstanding contributions to the field of remote technology in hazardous environments.
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Nuclear Robotics and Remote Systems Highlights from University Partners
This webinar focuses on R&D at three universities, each presenting a brief overview of their program and then an interesting problem and their solution utilizing robotics and remote handling.
Nuclear Robotics and Remote Systems Updates from Industrial Partners
This webinar focuses on three industry partners, each presenting a brief overview of their company and then an interesting problem and their solution utilizing robotics and remote handling.
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