Giant robot arm to probe Fukushima nuclear debris after 5-year delay

Upcoming inspection is critical step toward removing highly radioactive fuel TEPCO will attempt to remove radioactive debris using this 4.6-ton robot arm. (Pool photo) TOKYO — Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings is preparing to inspect and remove fuel debris from one of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors using a massive robot arm, a step that, while five years behind schedule, could bring the ruined plant closer to decommissioning.

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