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DisasterJapan·29 Aug 2026 · 3h ago

AI robots and drones to assist in Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup

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The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (TEPCO) planned to launch a consortium to deploy AI robots and drones for the cleanup of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. This initiative aimed to assist in the removal of 880 tons of radioactive debris located within three of the plant's reactors. The consortium was expected to be established as early as the current fiscal year to facilitate decommissioning progress.

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The integration of AI-driven robotics may expedite the complex debris removal process at the Fukushima site. This collaboration represents a formal step toward managing the long-term decommissioning requirements for the facility.

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Nikkei Asia
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