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Course on Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments

Online course of 300 h in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments. 6 modules covering ICRP Publication 103 (ALARA optimisation principle), Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards) and ROS 2 (MoveIt). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

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

What you will be able to do

01

Model simple radiation fields from known sources and shielding.

02

Understand the fundamentals of trajectory planning for mobile robots and manipulators.

03

Formulate planning problems with accumulated dose as the cost function.

04

Apply search and optimisation algorithms to obtain minimum-dose trajectories.

05

Integrate kinematic and safety constraints into manipulator trajectories.

06

Use simulation and virtual reality environments to validate trajectories.

07

Develop a trajectory planning project applying the ALARA principle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Nuclear robotics engineer looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • ALARA planning specialist looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • Simulation and virtual reality engineer looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • Operational radiation protection technician looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • Researcher in robotics for hostile environments looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • Decommissioning engineer looking to specialise in Trajectory Modelling in Radiological Environments.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear decommissioning.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ICRP Publication 103 (ALARA optimisation principle)
  • Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
  • ISO 10218-1 (safety of industrial robots)
  • ISO 17874 (remote handling devices for radioactive materials)
  • IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of radiation sources)
  • IEC 61508 (functional safety)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Dose rate and accumulated dose
  2. 1.2Point, line and volume sources
  3. 1.3Attenuation and the inverse-square law
  4. 1.4Build-up factor
  5. 1.5Radiation maps from measurements
  6. 1.6Spatial interpolation by kriging
  7. 1.7Uncertainty in dose maps
  8. 1.8Point-kernel codes
  9. 1.9Representation in occupancy grids
  10. 1.10Practice: dose map with kriging
  1. 2.1Configuration space
  2. 2.2Graphs and Dijkstra's algorithm
  3. 2.3A* and admissible heuristics
  4. 2.4PRM and RRT sampling methods
  5. 2.5RRT* and asymptotic optimality
  6. 2.6Trajectory optimisation with CHOMP and TrajOpt
  7. 2.7Kinematic and dynamic constraints
  8. 2.8Trajectory smoothing
  9. 2.9Multi-objective planning
  10. 2.10Workshop: A* on a cost grid
  1. 3.1Accumulated-dose cost functions
  2. 3.2Trade-off between time and dose
  3. 3.3Planning under radiological uncertainty
  4. 3.4ALARA routes for personnel
  5. 3.5Active exploration to map sources
  6. 3.6Information-based source search
  7. 3.7Replanning for changing sources
  8. 3.8Multi-robot coverage
  9. 3.9Dose limits of the robot itself
  10. 3.10Lab: minimum-dose route in ROS
  1. 4.1Manipulators in hot cells
  2. 4.2Collision avoidance in confined spaces
  3. 4.3Umbilical cable constraints
  4. 4.4Cutting and segmentation trajectories
  5. 4.5Planning with MoveIt
  6. 4.6Trajectory-assisted teleoperation
  7. 4.7Virtual fixtures
  8. 4.8Dynamics and trajectory tracking
  9. 4.9Validation in simulation
  10. 4.10Practice: cutting trajectory with MoveIt
  1. 5.1Radiological digital twins
  2. 5.2Dose simulation in 3D environments
  3. 5.3Virtual reality for ALARA planning
  4. 5.4Operator training
  5. 5.5Integration with Monte Carlo calculations
  6. 5.6Validation with real measurements
  7. 5.7The Fukushima and Sellafield cases
  8. 5.8Human factors
  9. 5.9Presenting plans to the regulator
  10. 5.10Case study: planning an intervention in virtual reality
  1. 6.1Defining the environment and the sources
  2. 6.2Building the radiological map
  3. 6.3Choosing the planning algorithm
  4. 6.4Implementing the dose cost
  5. 6.5Trajectory simulation
  6. 6.6Comparison with conventional routes
  7. 6.7Sensitivity analysis
  8. 6.8Operational recommendations
  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 2 (MoveIt), Gazebo, MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox, Geant4, Unity, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from simulation of dose fields in virtual environments, trajectory planning with laboratory robots, virtual reality for intervention rehearsal. 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-oriented Master's Thesis: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:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance 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 environment and the sources

Model simple radiation fields from known sources and shielding.

Building the radiological map

Understand the fundamentals of trajectory planning for mobile robots and manipulators.

Choosing the planning algorithm

Formulate planning problems with accumulated dose as the cost function.

Implementing the dose cost

Apply search and optimisation algorithms to obtain minimum-dose trajectories.

Trajectory simulation

Integrate kinematic and safety constraints into manipulator trajectories.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Nuclear robotics engineerALARA planning specialistSimulation and virtual reality engineerOperational radiation protection technicianResearcher in robotics for hostile environmentsDecommissioning 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 2 (MoveIt), Gazebo, MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox, Geant4, Unity. 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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