Remote-Controlled Technology and Robot Technology for Accident Response and Decommissioning of Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

Abstract

In the aftermath of the accident that occurred at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, robots and remote-controlled equipment had to be deployed to perform various tasks in a high-radiation environment. This commentary describes the robots and remote-controlled equipment deployed to date and explains ongoing technological developments for the decommissioning. It further discusses what measures should be taken in anticipation of the decommissioning of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and any possible future disasters.