Robot framework for nuclear power plant workers

A robot frame that helps workers reduce the weight of radiation protection equipment in power plants was officially launched on October 18 in Tokyo.

One is wearing a new HAL with a total weight of 40kg.

According to Cyberdyne Inc. Headquartered in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, the semi-mechanical robotic frame contains radiation shielding metal material and weighs about 70kg but the wearer can move very comfortably and perform much Different work by the motors between the couplings support the movement.

The device was developed by Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai of the University of Tsukuba. The fact that polyethylene protective kits are currently in use at the No. 1 Fukushima Power Plant can not help workers avoid the risk of radiation exposure.

The development team said the new metal material was designed to reduce the radiation halfway through the worker's body.

The HAL is also fitted with a propeller on the back that helps cool the body with a body thermometer and heart rate monitor to protect workers from heat stroke due to wearing protective overalls for too long .