The operator of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant showcased a remote-controlled robot on Tuesday, designed to retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of the damaged reactors. This marks the first attempt at such a retrieval since the 2011 meltdown that occurred following a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) plans to utilize a 'telesco-style' extendable pipe robot in the Fukushima Daiichi No. 2 reactor to test the removal of debris from its primary containment vessel by October. This initiative, originally scheduled to commence in late 2021, has faced delays, highlighting the challenges associated with the cleanup efforts.
