• A quadruped robot will be used to develop an autonomous solution for automatically characterising materials, walls and floors for the decommissioning and dismantling of the Santa María de Garoña Nuclear Power Plant.

 

• This investment in technology will enable Enresa to optimise the identification of non-contaminated areas and improve efficiency and optimise the process of measuring and characterising radioactive waste destined for the El Cabril disposal facility, while at the same time reinforcing its commitment to ALARA and to the prevention of occupational risks during dismantling tasks.

Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos (Enresa) will soon possess a state-of-the-art autonomous robot, designed to automatically and accurately perform radiological characterisation tasks. This new unit will be capable of autonomous movement and improve the efficiency and optimise the process of measurement and characterisation of radioactive waste destined to of performing measurements on materials, walls and floors, accurately classifying radiation areas and determining the level of contamination.

Autonomous technology for safe, efficient and accurate characterisation.

The robot will be developed and launched through a temporary joint venture (UTE) between Alisys and GDES, within the framework of an ambitious technological project. Based on Boston Dynamics technology, a bespoke system will be developed using the Spot Enterprise quadruped robot, featuring a high-precision robotic arm with the capacity to incorporate different measuring instruments and advanced spectrometric analysis software, which will allow for real-time interpretation of the data obtained.

This technology will offer a comprehensive and autonomous solution, capable of operating in complex environments. The system will be connected to a cloud platform, enabling management of the collected data and remote operation of the robot.

The project comprises solution development, testing and commissioning, and the training of Enresa personnel who will eventually operate it at the facility.

We thank Enresa for placing their trust in the technological expertise of Alisys and GDES and for this recognition of our capacity to develop advanced solutions for complex and critical environments.

With this initiative, Enresa strengthens its commitment to technological innovation, the improvement and optimisation of processes in the safe management of radioactive waste, with the addition of cutting-edge tools that improve efficiency and safety in its characterisation processes.