FUTURE PROGRESS
Priorities for the RHWG are further
integration of RAIN technology, engaging
with nuclear glovebox operators,
improving user experience, and
demonstrating a range of POCO tasks.
The glovebox demonstrator is continually
improving due to the working group
interactions. We will continue to integrate
feedback, working towards an integrated
system that can be demonstrated in a
nuclear environment.
THE RHWG DEMONSTRATOR
In the RHWG glovebox mock-up there is a
bimanual teleoperation system consisting
of 2 collaborative robots, with Robotiq
grippers. Robotic arms are controlled by
joysticks of gaming controllers. Sensors
on the glovebox mock-up include RGB-D
and stereo cameras. Information is
transferred to a digital twin and virtual
reality system. An Operations Management
System (OMS) is also incorporated into the
digital environment, which can contribute
to process management.
Other platforms can be used with this
system. For example, we have used a
gloveport to insert the RAIN snake arm that
can inspect confined areas of the glovebox.
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