The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components
Robotics applications are greatly needed in hazardous locations, e.g., fusion and fission reactors, where robots must perform delicate and complex tasks under ionizing radiation conditions. The drawback is that some robotic parts, such as active electronics, are susceptible to radiation. It can lead...
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2023-11-01
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| author | Sofía Coloma Paul Espinosa Peralta Violeta Redondo Alejandro Moroño Rafael Vila Manuel Ferre |
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| description | Robotics applications are greatly needed in hazardous locations, e.g., fusion and fission reactors, where robots must perform delicate and complex tasks under ionizing radiation conditions. The drawback is that some robotic parts, such as active electronics, are susceptible to radiation. It can lead to unexpected failures and early termination of the robotic operation. This paper analyses the ionizing radiation effect from 0.09 to 1.5 Gy/s in robotic components (microcontrollers, servo motors and temperature sensors). The first experiment compares the performance of various microcontroller types and their actuators and sensors, where different mitigation strategies are applied, such as using Radiation-Hardened (Rad-Hard) microcontrollers or shielding. The second and third experiments analyze the performance of a 3-Degrees of Freedom (DoF) robotic arm, evaluating its componentsʼ responses and trajectory. This study enhances our understanding and expands our knowledge regarding radiationʼs impact on robotic arms and components, which is useful for defining the best strategies for extending the robotsʼ operational lifespan, especially when performing maintenance or inspection tasks in radiation environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8032221da50e4714b4cf49f32506f7832023-10-22T04:48:31ZengElsevierNuclear Engineering and Technology1738-57332023-11-01551141914203The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic componentsSofía Coloma0Paul Espinosa Peralta1Violeta Redondo2Alejandro Moroño3Rafael Vila4Manuel Ferre5Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) UPM-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006, Spain; Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) in the University of Luxembourg, 1854, LuxembourgCentre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) UPM-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006, SpainCentre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) UPM-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006, SpainCentre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, SpainCentre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT), Madrid, 28040, SpainCentre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) UPM-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006, Spain; Corresponding author.Robotics applications are greatly needed in hazardous locations, e.g., fusion and fission reactors, where robots must perform delicate and complex tasks under ionizing radiation conditions. The drawback is that some robotic parts, such as active electronics, are susceptible to radiation. It can lead to unexpected failures and early termination of the robotic operation. This paper analyses the ionizing radiation effect from 0.09 to 1.5 Gy/s in robotic components (microcontrollers, servo motors and temperature sensors). The first experiment compares the performance of various microcontroller types and their actuators and sensors, where different mitigation strategies are applied, such as using Radiation-Hardened (Rad-Hard) microcontrollers or shielding. The second and third experiments analyze the performance of a 3-Degrees of Freedom (DoF) robotic arm, evaluating its componentsʼ responses and trajectory. This study enhances our understanding and expands our knowledge regarding radiationʼs impact on robotic arms and components, which is useful for defining the best strategies for extending the robotsʼ operational lifespan, especially when performing maintenance or inspection tasks in radiation environments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573323003583MicrocontrollerRadiation effectsTotal ionizing doseRadiationRoboticsRemote Handling |
| spellingShingle | Sofía Coloma Paul Espinosa Peralta Violeta Redondo Alejandro Moroño Rafael Vila Manuel Ferre The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components Nuclear Engineering and Technology Microcontroller Radiation effects Total ionizing dose Radiation Robotics Remote Handling |
| title | The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| title_full | The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| title_fullStr | The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| title_short | The effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| title_sort | effect of ionizing radiation on robotic trajectory movement and electronic components |
| topic | Microcontroller Radiation effects Total ionizing dose Radiation Robotics Remote Handling |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573323003583 |
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