High-Tech Robot for Fuel Operations Tested in Underground Nuclear Fuel Storage Tunnel

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 05/09/2023 at 21:07

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The Fuel Robot Technology Began To Be Tested In Finland And Is Called ANYmal, Developed By The Swiss Company ANYbotics

In a remarkable advancement in robotics, Finland conducted tests with four-legged fuel robot technology in an extremely challenging environment: the tunnel of a spent nuclear fuel storage facility located in Onkalo, near Olkiluoto. This autonomous robot technology, named 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, combining observational data with maps or scanning information of the area. This feature enables the robot to autonomously plan navigation routes, adapting to terrain conditions.

Tests At The Onkalo Nuclear Fuel Storage

The tests of the ANYmal fuel robot took place at the Onkalo facility, an underground site for the disposal of radioactive waste. 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 in length, 53 cm in width, and 89 cm in height, and weighing approximately 50 kg, navigated the tunnels of Onkalo for about two hours on a fully charged battery. The ANYmal has a runtime of up to 2 hours of operation on a full charge.

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The ANYmal Fuel Robot Technology: Versatility In Different Applications

In addition to its use in challenging environments, such as the underground nuclear fuel storage, 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 precision and mobility are essential.

High-Tech Robot for Fuel Operations Tested in Underground Nuclear Fuel Storage Tunnel

The Fuel Robot Technology Began To Be Tested In Finland And Is Called ANYmal, Developed By The Swiss Company ANYbotics

Tests At The Onkalo Nuclear Fuel Storage

The ANYmal Fuel Robot Technology: Versatility In Different Applications

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