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Fuel robot technology started to be tested in Finland and is called ANYmal, developed by the Swiss company ANYbotics
In a remarkable advance in robotics, Finland has conducted tests with a four-legged fuel robot technology in an extremely challenging environment: the tunnel of an underground spent nuclear fuel depot located in Onkalo, near Olkiluoto. This autonomous robot technology, called ANYmal, was developed by the Swiss company ANYbotics and is capable of operating in complex and adverse environments, according to Petronotícias.
The technology called ANYmal is equipped with laser sensors and cameras that allow it to observe and map its environment with great precision. It can determine its own location with high accuracy by combining observation data with maps or area scan information. This feature enables the robot to plan navigation routes autonomously, adapting to terrain conditions.
Tests at the Onkalo nuclear fuel depot
ANYmal testing of fuel took place at the Onkalo depot, an underground radioactive waste disposal facility. It was a joint operation between Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) and the Finnish radioactive waste management company Posiva Oy. During the test, the robot, measuring 93 cm long, 53 cm wide and 89 cm high and weighing approximately 50 kg, traveled through the Onkalo tunnels for about two hours on a fully charged battery charge. ANYmal has autonomy of up to 2 hours of operation on a full charge.
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The main purpose of the test technology was to determine how far the robot could travel in Onkalo's challenging conditions and to identify any terrain where it would be unable to advance. Initially, the fuel robot technology drove the planned route by remote control, scanning the map into its system. During the actual test, ANYmal autonomously moved along the previously scanned route, always maintaining eye contact with the survey team. In addition, he it could be remotely controlled at any time, especially in dangerous situations.
The ANYmal fuel robot technology: Versatility in different applications
In addition to their use in challenging environments such as underground nuclear fuel depots, ANYmal robots have a variety of applications in rescue operations and industry. They can be equipped with various devices for different tasks, including optical and thermal cameras, microphones, gas and radiation detectors. Their versatility makes them valuable in a wide range of scenarios where accuracy and mobility are essential.
