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Robot to go to places humans cannot reach
CEA has developed a 10-metre-long, articulated “snake robot”, designed to make its way through the entrails of the ITER nuclear fusion reactor and explore regions inaccessible to humans. With a total reach of 8 metres and a payload capacity of 10 kg at its end, the robot consists of five titanium segments which contain all the electrotechnical parts it needs to control its articulations. The complete system has ten degrees of freedom on the horizontal and vertical planes. The publication L'Usine Nouvelle et Industrie et Technologies, in partnership with the Conseil National des Ingénieurs et des Scientifiques de France, has just awarded its science trophy to researcher Delphine Keller for her role in implementing this astonishing innovation. The award comes in recognition of her work in creating essential instruments for scientific research. Delphine Keller worked with Yann Perrot, Director of CEA LIST's Robotique et Mésorobotique laboratory and Laurent Gargiulo of CEA Cadarache.
