US develops first-of-its-kind smart tools to tackle nuclear waste and cleanup

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US develops first-of-its-kind smart tools to tackle nuclear waste and cleanup

https://interestingengineering.com/science/ai-nuclear-cleanup-150-billion-savings

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Smart models to help US cut $150 billion from nuclear cleanup costs

Researchers at the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative in South Carolina are utilizing artificial intelligence and robotics to optimize nuclear waste management and environmental remediation. This initiative aims to reduce lifecycle cleanup costs by 150 billion dollars through predictive modeling and advanced material development. The project integrates expertise from the Savannah River National Laboratory with academic and industry partners to support the Department of Energy Genesis Mission.

US researchers have been developing AI tools to tackle nuclear waste, environmental cleanup and infrastructure challenges.

Researchers in South Carolina have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop tools that could tackle the some of the most complex nuclear cleanup challenges in the US and cut more than USD 150 billion in lifecycle savings. The project is carried out at the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC), a 63,000-square-foot research site in Aiken and part of the Savanna River National Laboratory (SRNL). It was launched on August 7, 2025.

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https://interestingengineering.com/science/ai-nuclear-cleanup-150-billion-savings