Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Robot
As nuclear power plants reach the end of their operational lifespans or require decommissioning due to accidents, the global need for nuclear decommissioning projects continues to grow. As of 2025, approximately 416 nuclear power plants are in operation across 31 countries.
In 2019, we developed a plasma and laser cutting robotic arm for nuclear reactors, based on the standard Hydra-UW3 model and specially built using radiation-resistant materials. This robotic arm was designed to perform tasks safely in high-radiation environments, minimizing human exposure. In addition to being constructed from radiation-resistant materials, the hydraulic arm supports underwater cutting operations, featuring water resistance and pressure tolerance beyond 10 meters, as well as compatibility with high-pressure cleaning and decontamination methods.
Currently, we are also developing robotic arms for the dismantling of primary and secondary system components in addition to nuclear reactors. These robotic arm technologies are expected to be widely applicable not only in the nuclear facility dismantling market, but also in various heavy-duty dismantling operations such as offshore structures and ship decommissioning.