The workshop assembled 22 specialists—14 academics, six national-lab researchers, and two site-contractor engineers—to narrow the divide between laboratory prototypes and dependable field systems for fission, fusion, and high-energy-physics installations. The discussion focused on the fact that affordable modular robots, high-fidelity digital twins, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled planning now exist; yet, certification pathways, shared testbeds, and cross-disciplinary incentives remain immature. The sessions, therefore, highlighted concrete success stories, recurring obstacles, and a community road map for converting isolated demonstrations into routine, safety-critical practice.
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