Sòphia High Tech delivers two ROMAN arms for RFX-mod2 maintenance
Sòphia High Tech delivered two ROMAN robotic manipulators to the University of Naples Federico II for remote inspection and maintenance of the RFX-mod2 nuclear-fusion research machine.
Why it matters
Sòphia High Tech announced ROMAN, a robotic arm designed, manufactured and integrated for remote inspection and maintenance inside the RFX-mod2 nuclear-fusion experiment.
Evidence notes
- Sòphia supplied two ROMAN units to the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II.
- The remotely operated arms inspect and maintain the RFX-mod2 first wall through twelve access ports.
- A custom end-effector supports visual inspection, cleaning, and removal and reinstallation of graphite tiles.
Company context
Italian aerospace and defence engineering manufacturer producing precision metal components, assemblies and special-purpose robotic systems with additive manufacturing and CNC machining.