Robot 'tank' repair nuclear plant

Mitsubishi, Japan has introduced a radio-controlled remote control robot used in the repair and cleaning of the Fukushima nuclear plant.

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The 'tank' robot is capable of fighting radioactive material - (Photo: BBC News)

The tank 'robot' is called 'MEISTeR', about 1.3 meters high with two arms, each side can lift objects weighing 15kg. In addition, robots are equipped with various tools in very "hard" electronic devices that are resistant to radiation.

However, Jeremy Pitt, vice president of Intelligent Systems and Networks Group at Imperial College London, said the replacement of people working in harsh conditions is still a big challenge for a machine. remote control.

"Working in a harsh environment requires a lot of human skill, otherwise the robot can not be used."

However, when working in such a harsh environment, remote control robots are the right choice.