CERN’s new robot detects radiation leaks in complex experiment areas

Scientists at CERN are trialling a new type of robot that identify potential radiation leakages in environments challenging to navigate both for humans and other robots employed at the research centre. Called the CERNquadbot, the dog-like robot has successfully completed its radiation protection test at the North Area, the facility’s largest experimental zone. “There are large bundles of loose wires and pipes on the ground that slip and move, making them unpassable for wheeled robots and difficult even for humans,” said Chris McGreavy, robotics engineer at CERN. The team behind it is now developing advanced control algorithms to enable its…

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