Invited presentation by Jongwon Park, Korea Atomic Energy Research
Institute (KAERI), Korea:
Design and Control of the Hydraulic Dual-Arm
Robot, ARMstrong, and its Application to Nuclear Facilities
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Dr. Jongwon Park is a principal researcher of the Extreme Robotics Team at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and a professor of artificial intelligence at the Korea National University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 2015. In 2014, he developed the bipedal running robot “Raptor,” which is capable of running at 46 km/h, and in 2017, he won the IAEA Robotics Challenge with the Spent Fuel Check Vehicle (SCV). Since 2018, he has been developing the hydraulic dual-arm robot “ARMstrong” for nuclear accident response. His research interests are focused on mechanical design, system control, and teleoperation. |
In the event of a nuclear disaster, high radiation levels significantly hinder access to and response at the accident site. Consequently, robotic technologies are key for responding to and mitigating such incidents. Critical tasks during nuclear accidents, such as debris removal, door operation, and valve manipulation, demand high payload capacities. However, current human-sized robots are constrained by their relatively low payload capabilities, limiting operational task types and effectiveness. This study explores the hydraulically powered robot for nuclear disaster response, focusing on mechanism design, system control, and its application.