Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a robotic complex designed to inspect communications in high-radiation hazard facilities. Created under the "Priority-2030" federal program, this prototype has successfully passed laboratory tests and is now being prepared for inspection at the university's research nuclear reactor. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .
This complex is intended for diagnosing and assessing the condition of the internal structure of pipes and other communications at nuclear industry facilities. The device includes a mechanical platform, a control system, specialized software, and integrated radiation monitoring tools. The scientific novelty of the development lies in its universal chassis, which allows for movement on various surfaces and the installation of visual and dosimetric scanning modules.
The developers state that there is no equivalent to this complex in Russia. While similar solutions exist in global practice, they are much larger and designed only for large-scale facilities. The technical solution proposed by Tomsk scientists allows for the inspection of pipes of various cross-sections, diameters, and shapes. More than 80 percent of the complex's components are from local manufacturers.
Testing of the device at the research nuclear reactor is planned for the summer of 2026. The project authors also aim to file for a utility model patent and enhance the complex with a sampling module. Nuclear industry enterprises, especially organizations involved in decommissioning radiation-hazardous facilities, are showing great interest in this innovation.
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