Developed in partnership with the International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning (IRID), the 54cm-long robot is designed to operate remotely by a wired cable, and features two cameras, LED lights, a radiation dosimeter and a thermometer.
On entering the PCV along a pipe of approximately 10cm in diameter, the robot will investigate the interior of the PCV using cameras to determine location and positioning of potential fallen objects and conditions along access routes to the PCV base.
Toshiba said that understanding distribution of fuel helps develop procedures and methodologies to remove debris from the PCV.
The robot is planned to be deployed on site by the end of August. Training for the operators will start later this month.
