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RHOBOT: Radiation hardened robotics

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/537279· OSTI ID:537279
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

A survey of robotic applications in radioactive environments has been conducted, and analysis of robotic system components and their response to the varying types and strengths of radiation has been completed. Two specific robotic systems for accident recovery and nuclear fuel movement have been analyzed in detail for radiation hardness. Finally, a general design approach for radiation-hardened robotics systems has been developed and is presented. This report completes this project which was funded under the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
537279
Report Number(s):
SAND--97-2405; ON: DE98000445
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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