1991-93

rosie

Rosie is a heavy-payload, long-reach remote work vehicle for decontamination and decommissioning applications. A rugged mobile platform with sophisticated tooling and controls, Rosie combines the strength to dismantle an entire structure with the dexterity to decontaminate selected building components.
At Argonne National Laboratory in the United States (above), Rosie worked to dismantle the CP-5 experimental reactor. Rosie continues to be a reliable and flexible tool - maintaining a heavy and consistent workload, while preventing radiation exposure to human workers.

All wheels are independently driven and steered, making Rosie highly maneuverable in tight or cluttered spaces.
Front wheels extend for added stability. Rosie can be driven with wheels extended or retracted
Up to ten onboard video cameras -with lights and pan/tilt- provide an operator with views that make navigation and tool deployment easy.
Pivot-mounted rear axle provides compliance when working on uneven floors and crossing obstacles
Tethered for guaranteed communications and power for extended work durations
Onboard powered tether reel ensures the tether is not endangered by being dragged
Auxiliary power (hydraulic and electric) and control at boom tip allow deployment of a wide variety of tooling and sensors
Rugged boom construction provides smooth, precise motion over a broad work envelope
Onboard electronics actuate functions, monitor status, and relay video and sensing data to the operator console
Hydraulic powering provides high power density suited to dismantling work and is intrinsically sealed against contamination
All motions incorporate position sensing and servo-control. High resolution and continuously variable speeds allow an operator to move slowly for fine positioning or quickly for efficient large motions.
Modular construction allows components to be changed quickly during maintenance and for deployment of alternate tools.