Quince Robot Developed by Chiba Institute of Technology – Testing at Fukushima
The Quince robot was developed by Chiba Institute of Technology for nuclear and biological disaster relief activity. This robot was used in Unit 2 to set up a gauge to measure the contaminated water pooling in the basement.
The machine got stuck at a staircase landing and failed to go downstairs, TEPCO spokesman Junichi Matsumoto said. A cable that was supposed to drop a gauge into the basement also malfunctioned.
The workers retrieved the robot and were going to make adjustments and complete testing before sending it back in for another try, Matsumoto said.
The testing is being completed at Unit 5 prior to being used in Units 1-3.
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The machine got stuck at a staircase landing and failed to go downstairs, TEPCO spokesman Junichi Matsumoto said. A cable that was supposed to drop a gauge into the basement also malfunctioned.
The workers retrieved the robot and were going to make adjustments and complete testing before sending it back in for another try, Matsumoto said.
The testing is being completed at Unit 5 prior to being used in Units 1-3.
(Please visit the site to view this video)
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