New LaunchJul 23, 2026, 03:11 AM
Genenta-backed Sòphia HT unveils ROMAN robotic arm for nuclear fusion
AI Summary
Genenta Science S.p.A.'s backed company, Sòphia High Tech S.r.l., announced the unveiling of ROMAN, a robotic arm engineered for inspection and maintenance operations inside nuclear fusion machines. This development marks Sòphia HT's entry into the nuclear domain, leveraging its precision engineering capabilities for hazardous environments. The project aligns with Genenta's strategy to build an industrial platform across national security-related sectors, with Genenta holding a 19% equity interest and an option to increase ownership to 51% in Sòphia HT.
Key Highlights
- Sòphia HT unveiled ROMAN, a robotic arm for nuclear fusion machine inspection and maintenance.
- ROMAN is designed to operate in extreme environments, such as RFX-mod2 where plasma reaches 20 million °C.
- The robotic arm can identify, remove, reinstall graphite tiles, and perform visual inspection and cleaning.
- Genenta Science holds a 19% equity interest in Sòphia HT.
- Genenta has an option to increase its ownership in Sòphia HT to 51% at a pre-agreed valuation.
- Genenta Science is evolving into Saentra Forge, pending shareholder approval.
- Sòphia HT has completed over 530 advanced projects for leading European aerospace and defense organizations.
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