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B. Vincent’s research career is defined by pioneering contributions to remote handling and robotic inspection systems for extreme environments, most notably within nuclear fusion facilities. As a key figure in the development of the Articulated Inspection Arm (AIA) for the WEST tokamak, Vincent has advanced the capabilities of in-vessel robotic diagnostics. Their major contributions include leading the major upgrade of the AIA control system to meet the rigorous demands of daily operational use, a feat documented in a 2015 paper that has garnered 10 citations. This work was foundational for enabling the WEST regular in-vessel inspections, a breakthrough reported in their most-cited 2018 paper (11 citations), which demonstrated the AIA’s reliable deployment for critical plasma-facing component surveys. Vincent’s expertise also extends to the computational analysis of robotic manipulator kinematics, as shown in their 2019 study on 3-link articulated arms (2 citations), which provides foundational insights for manipulator design. By bridging theoretical kinematics with practical, high-stakes deployment in fusion reactors, Vincent’s work has directly enhanced the safety and efficiency of tokamak maintenance, marking a significant achievement in remote handling robotics for energy research.