Russian School Students Build a Robot to Monitor Nuclear Power Plant Infrastructure
Autonomous robots can operate safely in radiation environments, collect precise data, and remove foreign objects.
High school students from Volgodonsk have developed an AI-powered robotic system for monitoring critical infrastructure and proposed an engineering solution to modernize the turbine hall structure that could cut repair times by 40 to 60 percent. Members of the “Nuclear Science and Technology” section presented their projects at the annual research and practice conference of the Academy of Young Researchers, held at the information center of the Rostov Nuclear Power Plant.
AI-enabled robots designed for the safe monitoring of critical nuclear power plant infrastructure were developed by Lyceum No. 24 seniors Anatoly Romanov and Ruslan Ziyatdinov. Their project addresses the challenge of autonomy in robotic systems capable of operating under radiation, transmitting accurate data for analysis, and collecting foreign objects. This approach removes the need for humans to be present in hazardous areas.
An engineering solution to modernize the turbine hall building at the Rostov Nuclear Power Plant, based on a shell-like structural concept, was presented by Lyceum No. 24 students Daniil Zagoryansky and Dmitry Berko. Their proposal could shorten scheduled maintenance periods, simplify servicing procedures, and improve safety for plant personnel.
Students Take the Lead
Russian school students are regularly involved in the development of high-tech projects. Previously, students from Moscow schools showcased a “smart” cane for visually impaired people and a device designed to monitor stress on joints.
Another example comes from students at the Russian Railways Quantorium, who are developing an AI-powered safety helmet capable of monitoring a worker’s condition and surrounding environment in real time. A video camera equipped with machine vision algorithms will be used to identify external hazards.
