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Robot control system for tank waste retrieval

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6462682
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
  2. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
  3. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
This paper overviews the potential application of robotics for retrieval of radioactive wastes from storage tanks. In a relatively unstructured work environment, intelligent robotics control is needed that allows considerable operator freedom yet adjusts details of the operation to accomplish the real objective. This requires the control system to have cognizance of the world environment as well as the special needs of each end-effector.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/EM
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-87RL10930
OSTI ID:
6462682
Report Number(s):
WHC-SA-1042; CONF-910252--1; ON: DE91004575
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English