Experience with the Surveyor mobile robot in radioactive work environments

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6868515

Kniazewycz, B G; Darvish, A R; Irving, T L

This paper summarizes the development and implementation history of the Surveyor mobile robotic device from November 1985 through August 1986. This two-tracked remotely controlled tetherless device is used to conduct surveillance and inspection and light maintenance missions in nuclear power plants. Surveyor's relatively light weight (<400 lb) can easily be transported manually from location to location. The total maximum payload of the device, which is able to climb 40-deg stairs, is up to 300 lb when transported on a level floor. Surveyor can traverse through 14 in. of water and over 9-in.-high obstacles. Standard accessories include radiation detector, humidity monitor, temperature measurement, sound detection and position/ranging, and a standard video or CCD camera having a wide angle and telephoto lens. These devices are mounted on a 3 degree-of-freedom articulated arm with halogen lights.

• Research Organization: KLM Technologies, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA
• OSTI ID: 6868515
• Report Number(s): CONF-861102-
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 53; ISSN TANSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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