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The safe and efficient management of radioactive materials in the nuclear industry necessitates using advanced remote handling devices (RHDs) to minimize human exposure to hazardous environments. This paper examines the technical progress, challenges, and standardization efforts surrounding RHDs, focusing on their applications in nuclear reactor maintenance, radioactive waste management, and decommissioning. The study highlights key technological advancements in RHD development across leading atomic nations, including the United States, Germany, France, Russia, India, and China. These advancements encompass innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), radiation-resistant materials, and modular designs, driven by institutions such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Wälischmiller Engineering GmbH, La Calhène, and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. The paper underscores the critical role of standardization in ensuring interoperability, safety, and reliability of RHDs. Current standards from organizations like ISO, ASTM, and DIN are analyzed alongside challenges such as rapid technological evolution, diverse application scenarios, and international regulatory disparities. The lifecycle standardization requirements—spanning design, manufacturing, safety protocols, operation, testing, and decommissioning—are systematically outlined. Prospects emphasize the integration of AI, automation, augmented reality (AR), and sustainable materials to enhance RHD autonomy and precision. By addressing these technical and regulatory challenges, this research contributes to the global advancement of RHD technologies, fostering safer and more efficient nuclear operations worldwide.

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Research on Technical Progress and Standardization of Remote Handling Devices for Radioactive Materials

  • 会议论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Fugui Liu,
  • Lipo Liu,
  • Jijia Zheng,
  • Fangfang Dong,
  • Meng Zhang,
  • Xinyu Wang

摘要

The safe and efficient management of radioactive materials in the nuclear industry necessitates using advanced remote handling devices (RHDs) to minimize human exposure to hazardous environments. This paper examines the technical progress, challenges, and standardization efforts surrounding RHDs, focusing on their applications in nuclear reactor maintenance, radioactive waste management, and decommissioning. The study highlights key technological advancements in RHD development across leading atomic nations, including the United States, Germany, France, Russia, India, and China. These advancements encompass innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), radiation-resistant materials, and modular designs, driven by institutions such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Wälischmiller Engineering GmbH, La Calhène, and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. The paper underscores the critical role of standardization in ensuring interoperability, safety, and reliability of RHDs. Current standards from organizations like ISO, ASTM, and DIN are analyzed alongside challenges such as rapid technological evolution, diverse application scenarios, and international regulatory disparities. The lifecycle standardization requirements—spanning design, manufacturing, safety protocols, operation, testing, and decommissioning—are systematically outlined. Prospects emphasize the integration of AI, automation, augmented reality (AR), and sustainable materials to enhance RHD autonomy and precision. By addressing these technical and regulatory challenges, this research contributes to the global advancement of RHD technologies, fostering safer and more efficient nuclear operations worldwide.