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Course on Robot Use Cases at Fukushima

Online course of 300 h in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima. 6 modules covering IAEA GSR Part 7 (emergency preparedness and response), IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of radiation sources) and ROS. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the sequence and consequences of the Fukushima Daiichi accident.

02

Characterise the radiation, temperature and debris environment for robots.

03

Analyse the robots deployed and their performance on missions.

04

Explain the challenges of teleoperation and perception under radiation.

05

Evaluate fuel and debris retrieval technologies.

06

Identify lessons learned for the design of nuclear robots.

07

Plan a conceptual robotic mission in a degraded environment.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Nuclear robotics engineer looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Teleoperation specialist looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Systems engineer for hostile environments looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Robotic mission planner looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Remote intervention technician looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Decommissioning engineer looking to specialise in Robot Use Cases at Fukushima.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear decommissioning.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IAEA GSR Part 7 (emergency preparedness and response)
  • IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of radiation sources)
  • ISO 10218 (safety of industrial robots)
  • IEC 60780-323 / IEEE 323 (environmental qualification of equipment)
  • ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots)
  • IAEA report on the Fukushima Daiichi accident (2015)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
  2. 1.2BWR Mark I reactor design
  3. 1.3Station blackout
  4. 1.4Core meltdown in Units 1 to 3
  5. 1.5Hydrogen explosions in the buildings
  6. 1.6Release of caesium and iodine to the environment
  7. 1.7Condition of the units after the accident
  8. 1.8TEPCO's decommissioning roadmap
  9. 1.9Dose conditions inside the units
  10. 1.10Workshop: dose map of Unit 2
  1. 2.1Dose rates of sieverts per hour
  2. 2.2Radiation effects on CMOS electronics
  3. 2.3Degradation of cameras and image sensors
  4. 2.4Water, debris and reduced visibility
  5. 2.5Confined spaces and narrow access routes
  6. 2.6Tethered versus wireless communication
  7. 2.7Power autonomy and tethering
  8. 2.8Robot decontamination and recovery
  9. 2.9Radiation-tolerant design criteria
  10. 2.10Lab: calculating total accumulated dose
  1. 3.1iRobot PackBot and Warrior
  2. 3.2Quince: the Japanese rescue robot
  3. 3.3Toshiba inspection robots
  4. 3.4The Scorpion robot in Unit 2
  5. 3.5The Little Sunfish probe in Unit 3
  6. 3.6Underwater robots for the containment vessel
  7. 3.7Robotic arm for debris retrieval
  8. 3.8Drones for external inspection
  9. 3.9Lessons learned from failed missions
  10. 3.10Case study: the Scorpion robot mission in 2017
  1. 4.1Teleoperation architectures
  2. 4.2Latency and situational awareness
  3. 4.33D reconstruction with LiDAR and photogrammetry
  4. 4.4SLAM in GPS-denied environments
  5. 4.5Gamma mapping with Compton cameras
  6. 4.6Human-machine interfaces for operators
  7. 4.7Operator training with simulators
  8. 4.8Fault management and remote recovery
  9. 4.9Naraha test facility (JAEA)
  10. 4.10Practice: route planning in a 3D model
  1. 5.1Removal of fuel from the spent fuel pools
  2. 5.2Corium characterisation
  3. 5.3Fuel debris sampling
  4. 5.4Long-reach manipulators
  5. 5.5Containment and shielding during retrieval
  6. 5.6Treated water management and the ALPS system
  7. 5.7International cooperation and Sellafield
  8. 5.8Applying the lessons to Chernobyl
  9. 5.9Japanese NRA regulations and safety
  10. 5.10Case study: the first debris retrieval in 2024
  1. 6.1Defining the mission objective
  2. 6.2Analysis of the radiological environment
  3. 6.3Platform and sensor selection
  4. 6.4Dose budget and service life
  5. 6.5Deployment and recovery plan
  6. 6.6Mission risk analysis
  7. 6.7Simulation of the operation
  8. 6.8Success criteria and lessons
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is ROS, Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink, CoppeliaSim, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from mission simulation in radiation environments, analysis of real robotic missions at Fukushima, teleoperation tests with latency. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, ciber-OT, DIH and cumplimiento as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the mission objective

Describe the sequence and consequences of the Fukushima Daiichi accident.

Analysis of the radiological environment

Characterise the radiation, temperature and debris environment for robots.

Platform and sensor selection

Analyse the robots deployed and their performance on missions.

Dose budget and service life

Explain the challenges of teleoperation and perception under radiation.

Deployment and recovery plan

Evaluate fuel and debris retrieval technologies.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Nuclear robotics engineerTeleoperation specialistSystems engineer for hostile environmentsRobotic mission plannerRemote intervention technicianDecommissioning engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ROS, Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink, CoppeliaSim. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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