Robots to guard for fire at Kalinin plant

The system continuously monitors conditions and determines for itself whether to take action based on temperature as well as the presence of combustible gases such as hydrogen.

"The robots themselves determine the required extinguishing action," said Rosenergoatom, "taking into account the type of initiating event, the dynamics of the development of the emergency situation and the supply of fire extinguishing agents."

Development of the pioneering system was launched in February this year with a budget of RUB50 million (USD690,000), according to Rosenergoatom statements. It has now been successfully tested at the Kalinin plant's firefighting range and will be installed in the plant's turbine hall on a pilot basis.

"In the future, the use of these technologies could be extended to conventional power plants, oil and gas, space and other industries," said Rosenergoatom.