Inspector is an all-terrain, wireless inspection robot designed for rapid deployment in complex and hazardous environments. It is equipped with an ultra-high-definition camera and a long-range communication system enabling operations at distances of up to 10 km. The system is simple to operate through a high-performance remote control featuring an HD display, touchscreen interface, and long-range transmission, ensuring an ergonomic and user-friendly control station. Optionally, Inspector can be equipped with a radiological sensor developed by ISYmap, the Flighter (dose rate and gamma spectrometry), and can integrate additional sensors depending on mission and operational requirements. This configuration enables real-time detection, monitoring, and analysis of threats and hazards, as well as the rapid identification of hazardous agents and contaminants, while ensuring the remote acquisition of critical information in high-risk environments. Originally developed to address the needs of the nuclear industry, Inspector provides a cost-effective solution for visual and radiological inspections, particularly suited for rapid intervention in the event of a radiological emergency. The solution has reached Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL 7), with a system prototype demonstrated in relevant operational environments and currently in operational use by the CEA, the FINA (National Intervention Force) of Orano and EDF Hydro for televised pipeline inspections. Thanks to its modularity and versatility, Inspector is suitable for a wide range of applications beyond the nuclear sector. In industry, it supports inspections of nuclear, chemical, and petrochemical facilities, pipelines, and remote infrastructure. In defense, it enables tactical reconnaissance, threat identification, and assistance in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). For homeland security, it contributes to crisis management, critical infrastructure monitoring, and counter-terrorism operations.
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The ambition of this proposal is to increase the visibility of the Inspector robotic platform as a mature European solution for real-time threat detection and remote information acquisition in hazardous environments. Already positioned at a high level of technological maturity (TRL 7), Inspector is an operational system designed for rapid deployment in complex crisis situations. Inspector supports first responders, critical infrastructure operators, and defense stakeholders by providing reliable capabilities for the detection, monitoring, and analysis of threats and hazardous agents, while ensuring operator safety through remote acquisition of actionable information. Its modular design enables multi-sensor integration and interoperability with existing command-and-control systems. By addressing critical needs such as rapid hazard identification and remote situational awareness, Inspector aligns with European security priorities, including protection of critical infrastructure, CBRN risk mitigation, and crisis preparedness. Participation in this call aims to enhance recognition of the project, strengthen dissemination among European stakeholders, and demonstrate its relevance for large-scale operational use. The objective is to position Inspector as a trusted and already operational European reference solution addressing current and future security challenges.
The innovative strength of Inspector lies in its system-level approach to remote inspection and threat assessment in hazardous environments. The platform integrates mobility, sensing, and long-range communication capabilities within a single operational system designed around real-world constraints. A key differentiating aspect is its safety-by-design concept, enabling early remote assessment of hazardous areas before any human intervention. By combining all-terrain mobility with long-range wireless communication, Inspector ensures real-time acquisition and transmission of critical information while maintaining operators at a safe distance. Another major strength is its modular and scalable architecture. Inspector supports the integration of radiological detection, gamma spectrometry, and additional mission-specific sensors without redesigning the core system. This flexibility enables adaptation to diverse operational scenarios across industrial, defense, and homeland security contexts. The fusion of ultra-high-definition imaging with precise sensor measurements within a single mobile platform provides reliable and actionable situational awareness under time-critical conditions. Developed through close interaction with operational end users, Inspector combines technological performance with usability and robustness, enabling it to reach TRL 7 and demonstrate relevance in real operational environments.
Inspector addresses critical operational gaps in hazardous and degraded environments where human access is limited, risky, or delayed. In industrial, defense, and homeland security scenarios, insufficient situational awareness increases response time, uncertainty, and personnel exposure to radiological, chemical, or structural hazards. The solution enables rapid remote acquisition of real-time visual and sensor-based information in unsafe or inaccessible areas. Operators can assess site conditions, identify hazards, and evaluate risks before deploying personnel or resources. Rapid deployment capability and all-terrain mobility ensure access to complex terrains, confined spaces, and damaged infrastructures. Long-range wireless communication supports continuous data transmission from a safe command position. By combining high-definition imaging with precise sensor measurements, Inspector strengthens operational readiness, improves response efficiency, and enhances personnel protection during critical interventions.
The project is driven by a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in mobile robotics, embedded systems, and sensor integration for hazardous environments. The team includes specialists in radiological sensing and data analysis, ensuring reliable detection and monitoring capabilities. Close collaboration with nuclear end users guarantees operational relevance, usability, and validation in real-world conditions up to TRL 7.
The project is driven by a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in mobile robotics, embedded systems, and sensor integration for hazardous environments. The team includes specialists in radiological sensing and data analysis, ensuring reliable detection and monitoring capabilities. Close collaboration with nuclear end users guarantees operational relevance, usability, and validation in real-world conditions up to TRL 7.