KIKO

The platform for the AI-supported development of skills and young talent for the dismantling of nuclear facilities

KIKO

The joint project KIKO (with partners FH South Westphalian, actimondo eG and TU Munich), which was launched on 01.03.2025, aims to revolutionize specialist training, knowledge transfer and preservation in the field of dismantling nuclear facilities using artificial intelligence (AI).

In view of the shortage of skilled workers and the high demands of dismantling nuclear facilities, KIKO is developing an AI-supported learning platform that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) to prepare specialist knowledge in a structured manner, impart it in a customizable way and preserve it in the long term.

This is done by:

Level-adapted learning and individual feedback for an optimal learning curve
Dynamic, adaptive learning processes that respond to learning hurdles
Intelligent search mechanisms for easy retrieval and use of specialist knowledge
Knowledge storage and active AI-supported lecturers for the long-term transfer of expert knowledge
True-to-source AI answers to ensure trust and traceability
Integration into existing knowledge platforms (e.g. the KISS project) for practical application

KIKO also integrates the Digital Smart Campus and the process management tool of the KISS project and enables interdisciplinary knowledge networking between science, industry and practice.

Another highlight is the planned three-day summer school, which offers young scientists and specialists further training opportunities at the highest level of research.

KIKO is a modular, interactive open-source knowledge system that ensures the preservation of expertise in the nuclear industry and efficiently supports the dismantling of nuclear facilities.

The KIKO project is closely interlinked with the ongoing FORKA projects EducTUM and KISS and complements them with AI-supported knowledge transfer and skills maintenance in the field of dismantling nuclear facilities.

Central innovations from KIKO:

Data pipeline development: Automated linking and preparation of data for AI models.
Autonomous AI systems: AI-supported “digital lecturers” that convey learning content as required.
Intelligent knowledge systems: Customized Large Language Models (LLMs) for dismantling.
Classic AI modules: Processing of multimodal data, including measured values and image analyses.
Interactive learning platform: AI-supported feedback to optimize the learning process.
Human Performance (HP) approach: Ensuring learning efficiency through an empirical series of measurements.

Close coordination with EducTUM and KISS and the involvement of international partners (EPRI, IRSN, ETSON, IAEA) is creating a modular, interoperable knowledge network. KIKO provides knowledge via natural language interfaces, enables individual AI-supported support and thus actively contributes to securing the future of nuclear expertise.

Partners of the project

Advantages for the industry

Securing and maintaining specialist knowledge
→ Avoidance of knowledge loss through AI-supported preservation and targeted knowledge transfer.
Combating the shortage of skilled workers
→ Efficient training and further education of new specialists through personalized learning paths and AI-supported support
Increased efficiency in dismantling and approval management
→ Faster processes, a better basis for decision-making and a reduction in errors thanks to intelligent data processing.

Promotion and support for young talent

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). A particular focus is on involving and promoting the younger generation. Measures include the presentation of research results in summer schools, participation in international conferences and the opportunity for young scientists to actively participate in research and development.

If you would like to be informed about the progress and results, please contact us. We also work with associated partners as part of the project. We are open to new ideas, partnerships and the exchange of knowledge in order to jointly master the challenges in the field of dismantling nuclear facilities, radiation protection and nuclear waste disposal.

Contact person

Dr. John Kettler

CEO

+49 2465 300 16 15
john.kettler@actimondo.com

The joint project KISS is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space under the funding code 15S9448A-G. Project period 01.05.2024 - 30.04.2027