The Robotized Cherenkov Viewing Device (RCVD), which is a floating autonomous robotic platform, was presented during the RCVD Technical Demonstration. The RCVD offers unprecedented gains in efficiency and data quality for spent nuclear fuel verification. “With the support of a number of Member State Support Programmes, the RCVD is set to become a more efficient way to perform the verification of nuclear material stored in spent nuclear fuel ponds,” said Lia Meirose, Associate Instrumentation Engineer at the IAEA. “I was excited to share a first-hand look at this cutting-edge robot, designed specifically for the needs of IAEA safeguards.”
Several countries have used the Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS) to establish their registries of radiation sources and other safety and nuclear security related records. The Launch of the RAIS+ event presented a new version of the system, which was developed based on feedback and new information technologies.
The event on Global Water Analysis Laboratory (GloWAL) Network explained how countries can get involved with the GloWAL Network and the benefits they can derive from being a member. The GloWAL Network empowers countries to generate their own chemical, biological and isotopic water data. The network was launched at the UN Water Conference in 2023.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IAEA event highlighted the IAEA’s crucial role in promoting the understanding of AI in nuclear science. The IAEA leads discussions and partnerships, aiming for safe and secure AI integration, exploring its benefits and addressing its challenges and ethical concerns.
