Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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734166 | Optics & Laser Technology | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Joint European torus (JET) is the world's largest nuclear fusion research facility investigating the use of nuclear fusion, the process that powers the stars, as a source of clean, limitless electrical energy.The JET machine undergoes an on-going program of upgrades and modifications facilitating a broad scientific program of experimentation. Maintenance of the JET machine is carried out remotely using telemanipulators mounted on a robotic Boom, employing a ‘man in the loop’ approach. The system relies on the use of real time 3D computer graphic models in a ‘virtual reality’ environment for preparation and support of remote-handling operations. Colour is used in this virtual environment to emphasise robots from the vessel environment and to highlight materials, components and systems requiring special care.