(Technical exchange in robotics for reactor decommissioning between the USA and Japan)

Technical Report · Tue Sep 22 00:00:00 EDT 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6815851· OSTI ID:6815851

Weisbin, C R

Japan is one of the world leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. A major collaborative program already exists between the ORNL CFRP effort in advanced teleoperations and the Japanese interest in remote handling for nuclear fuel reprocessing. The subject visit was stimulated by the Japanese to foster a broader exchange in the area of autonomous robotics and intelligent machines. Following a visit to CESAR approximately one year ago, JAERI proposed a similar initiative in intelligent autonomous machines. This effort (HASP) has been formally approved as a ten year program, and initiated in its first year with eight full-time researchers. Beginning next year, it is expected that this effort will grow to its maximum level of 25 researchers per year. Prospects for potential technical exchange in AI/robotics appear promising. Additional opportunities may exist in remote handling for reactor decommissioning.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6815851
• Report Number(s): ORNL/FTR-2667; ON: DE90013140
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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