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Course on Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments

Online course of 300 h in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments. 6 modules covering ISO 17874 (remote handling devices for radioactive materials), ISO 9241-910 (haptic interaction) and ROS 2. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe master-slave teleoperation architectures.

02

Analyse the effect of time delays on the stability of bilateral control.

03

Design interfaces with haptic and visual feedback.

04

Apply human factors criteria to teleoperation workstations.

05

Evaluate the radiation resistance of equipment.

06

Integrate teleoperation into ALARA procedures.

07

Plan a teleoperated task in an academic hot cell.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Teleoperation engineer looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Remote handling operator looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Human factors engineer looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Nuclear robotics engineer looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Hot cell technician looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Haptic interfaces researcher looking to specialise in Teleoperation in Radioactive Environments.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the nuclear industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 17874 (remote handling devices for radioactive materials)
  • ISO 9241-910 (haptic interaction)
  • ISO 11064 (ergonomic design of control centres)
  • NUREG-0700 (human-system interface guidelines)
  • ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
  • IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1From Goertz's manipulators to the present day
  2. 1.2Master-slave architecture
  3. 1.3Unilateral and bilateral teleoperation
  4. 1.4Degrees of freedom and workspace
  5. 1.5Human factors and cognitive load
  6. 1.6Direct viewing through shielded windows
  7. 1.7Indirect camera viewing and stereoscopy
  8. 1.8Classification of manipulators by payload
  9. 1.9System selection criteria
  10. 1.10Case study: a hot cell with mechanical manipulators
  1. 2.1Dynamic modelling of the manipulator
  2. 2.2Position and force control
  3. 2.3Force feedback schemes
  4. 2.4Transparency and stability
  5. 2.5Passivity and wave variables
  6. 2.6Communication delay compensation
  7. 2.7Force and motion scaling
  8. 2.8Commercial haptic devices
  9. 2.9Virtual fixtures
  10. 2.10Lab: bilateral control with simulated delay
  1. 3.1Effects of total ionising dose
  2. 3.2Selection of materials and lubricants
  3. 3.3Radiation-hardened cameras
  4. 3.4Cabling, connectors and wall penetrations
  5. 3.5Cell sealing and containment
  6. 3.6Surface decontaminability
  7. 3.7Maintenance of the manipulators themselves
  8. 3.8Reliability and failure mode analysis
  9. 3.9The ISO 17874 series on remote handling devices
  10. 3.10Workshop: service life versus accumulated dose
  1. 4.1Control workstation design
  2. 4.2Virtual and mixed reality in teleoperation
  3. 4.3Information overlay on video
  4. 4.43D reconstruction of the environment
  5. 4.5Situational awareness and sense of presence
  6. 4.6Ergonomics and fatigue in long operations
  7. 4.7Operator training and qualification
  8. 4.8Procedures and checklists
  9. 4.9Performance metrics: time and errors
  10. 4.10Practice: interface for a remote cutting task
  1. 5.1Hot cells in research laboratories
  2. 5.2Reprocessing and waste vitrification
  3. 5.3Segmentation in reactor decommissioning
  4. 5.4Remote handling at JET and ITER
  5. 5.5Radiopharmaceutical production
  6. 5.6Robotic intervention in emergencies
  7. 5.7Teleoperation at Fukushima Daiichi
  8. 5.8Teleoperated mobile intervention robots
  9. 5.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement
  10. 5.10Case study: segmentation of vessel internals
  1. 6.1Defining the task and the environment
  2. 6.2Dose and requirements analysis
  3. 6.3Selecting the control architecture
  4. 6.4Operator workstation design
  5. 6.5Sensor and camera specification
  6. 6.6Task simulation and validation
  7. 6.7Risk analysis and FMEA
  8. 6.8System maintenance plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is ROS 2, CoppeliaSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Unity, CHAI3D, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from master-slave manipulators, teleoperation workstations with haptic feedback, operator workload assessment. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cyber, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the task and the environment

Describe master-slave teleoperation architectures.

Dose and requirements analysis

Analyse the effect of time delays on the stability of bilateral control.

Selecting the control architecture

Design interfaces with haptic and visual feedback.

Operator workstation design

Apply human factors criteria to teleoperation workstations.

Sensor and camera specification

Evaluate the radiation resistance of equipment.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Teleoperation engineerRemote handling operatorHuman factors engineerNuclear robotics engineerHot cell technicianHaptic interfaces researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ROS 2, CoppeliaSim, MATLAB/Simulink, Unity, CHAI3D. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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