A robotic system has been developed in Russia for inspecting pipelines and communications at nuclear facilities, where it is difficult for humans to perform work directly due to radiation. The prototype was created by specialists from Tomsk Polytechnic University. The robot is needed for diagnosing and assessing radioactive contamination when nuclear facilities are being prepared for decommissioning.
Over time, radioactive particles can accumulate inside pipelines and ventilation ducts at nuclear power plants and other radiation-hazardous facilities. However, it is often impossible to determine the degree of contamination from the outside, and high radiation levels prevent specialists from safely taking measurements near the object.
The new robot can move both inside round pipes and along flat communication channels. The complex includes a mechanical platform, a control system, specialized software, as well as equipment for radiation monitoring – a dosimeter and a gamma-ray spectrometer. The system should transmit data on the radiation situation and the state of the object to the operator in real time.
Currently, a prototype and specialized software for the complex are ready. More than 80% of the system's components are of Russian production. The prototype has already successfully passed laboratory tests, and in the summer of 2026, it is planned to be tested at the Tomsk Polytechnic University's research nuclear reactor. According to the university, enterprises in the nuclear industry are already showing interest in the development.
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