Preparing for Nuclear Emergencies

Preparing for Nuclear Emergencies

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/newsline/201404022023.html 

NHK video aired on April 2, 2014

Japanese utilities are applying for restart and trying to improve safety.

To this end, they are funding research on cutting-edge technologies like robots to deal with nuclear plant emergencies.

But:

-          - It is not easy to judge situations based on videos alone

-          - Robots have to be trained to go round obstacles like doors, etc.

-          - These robots have mostly been developed for other uses and have to be adapted

-          - People also have to be trained to used robots

Technology is only part of the equation.