An Isle of Wight company has developed technology to safely sort nuclear waste.

Isle of Wight-based Innovative Physics has created robotic and artificial intelligence-led solutions with the help of Barrnon, a company based in Cumbria.

These technologies help during the decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

The new Innovative Robotic Operating System (IROS) aims to protect workers from radiation, identify and sort different types of waste, and cut health and environmental risks while lowering processing costs.

A spokesperson for Innovative Physics said: "The system accurately identifies and sorts different types of debris while also improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing safety.

"Notably, the automated system eliminates the need to expose workers to harmful radiation.

"We believe the future potential of this technology is significant as it can be applied to other industries such as waste management, construction and mining."

The robotic part of the IROS system can map, identify, and sort individual pieces of waste, all while keeping a record in a database.

The sorting process helps manage a variety of waste types, including metals, plastics, rubber, soil, rubble, and hazardous materials like asbestos and batteries.

Founded in 2008, Innovative Physics Ltd operates from Landguard Manor in Shanklin and has additional offices in China, Japan, and the USA.