Xavier Poteau

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Xavier Poteau is a leading researcher in robotics for hazardous environments, specializing in autonomous systems for nuclear facility monitoring and inspection. His work focuses on reducing human exposure to radiation while improving operational efficiency. Poteau’s most impactful contribution is the development of an autonomous radiation-monitoring robot, detailed in his 2018 paper (69 citations), which replaces costly and time-consuming human operators with a robotic system that continuously detects contamination, significantly enhancing safety and cost-effectiveness. He is also the creator of MIRRAX (Miniature Inspection Robot for Restricted Access eXploration), a reconfigurable remote inspection vehicle designed for the Sellafield site. This innovative robot can be deployed through a 150 mm port and then change its footprint shape for stable exploration of enclosed legacy facilities with limited access. Poteau’s work directly addresses critical challenges in nuclear decommissioning and environmental monitoring, demonstrating how robotics can mitigate risk in high-stakes industrial settings. His contributions are essential for advancing safe, autonomous solutions in the nuclear sector.