The URPR is an integrated group of universities, each with particular strengths and expertise. When combined, the capabilities of this consortium can provide broad-based robotics and automation solutions to many difficult DOE waste clean-up problems. While each URPR participant has a major thrust area, they also work together in many areas to take advantage of particular areas of expertise, which can assist other participants in achieving high-impact products.
The participating universities and their lead research areas are presented as follows:
The Program was developed to bring the five universities together to support the DOE in cleaning up many of their sites that are too hazardous for human exposure. Robotics is believed to be a key technology for these activities.