From: Bebb, Jeremy L. [mailto:<mailto:[email protected]> ]
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 11:17 AM
To: '[email protected]'; Frix, Joshua T.
Subject: [powernet] Robotics Usage
Cooper Nuclear Station would like to know what extent other plants are
utilizing robotics for ALARA purposes. Your responses to the below questions
would be greatly appreciated.
1. Do you currently use robotics, if so what applications?
Yes, Obtain information in HRA and LHRA's, Remote Job coverage
with WRM2 payload, Perform Surveys, take color photos and thermal imaging,
obtain temperature reading, asbestos sampling, O2 readings, identify equipment
or problems,.
Also perform minor work; pressure washing,
vacuuming, remove insulation, install drip pans
2. Type of robot used submersible, land or stationed?
iRobot - (3) 510 packbots, (1) 710 Warrior, (2) Firstlooks
Kim Monti
Endeavor Robotics
Sr Product Manager
HazMat | CBRNE
M +1 505.508.8952
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3. Is the robot remotely used or tethered?
Is capable of both, but we use the 2.4Gig Hz wireless
4. What are the capabilities of the robot?
Packbot can pick up 35 lbs, has 4 cameras with one being a
PTZ, Has IR and LED lighting
Warrior can pick up 150 lbs, has 3 cameras with one being a
PTZ, Has IR and LED lighting
See answer to number 1
5. What are some limitations of the robot?
Learning to operate the robot efficiently can be a difficult.
(Don't let the children that breaks there toys the first day, drive the
Lamborghini)
6. What are some examples of outage and non-outage use?
Mostly online use in the turbine or in LHRA's of the Rx
building or Radwaste when needed..... i.e. RWCU, RPA
7. Do you own or use vendor robots, if a vendor is used what company?
Own
8. Site robotics subject matter expert contact info:
Floyd Harris
Duke Energy (Brunswick Plant)
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(W) 910-457-2796
(C) 910-470-1201
