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June 24, 2024
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An Intelligent Human-Machine Interface Architecture for Long-Term Remote Robot Handling in Fusion Reactor Environments

Publicated to: Applied Sciences-Basel. 14 (11): 4814- - 2024-06-01 14(11), DOI: 10.3390/app14114814

Authors:

Benito, T; Barrientos, A
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Affiliations

GTD Sci Infrastruct & Robot, Ave Leonardo Da Vinci, Getafe 28906, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Ctr Automat & Robot, CSIC, Madrid 28006, Spain - Author

Abstract

This paper addresses the intricate challenge posed by remote handling (RH) operations in facilities with operational lifespans surpassing 30 years. The extended RH task horizon necessitates a forward-looking strategy to accommodate the continuous evolution of RH equipment. Confronted with diverse and evolving hardware interfaces, a critical requirement emerges for a flexible and adaptive software architecture based on changing situations and past experiences. The paper explores the inherent challenges associated with sustaining and upgrading RH equipment within an extended operational context. In response to this challenge, a groundbreaking, flexible, and maintainable human-machine interface (HMI) architecture named MAMIC is designed, guaranteeing seamless integration with a diverse range of RH equipment developed over the years. Embracing a modular and extensible design, the MAMIC architecture facilitates the effortless incorporation of new equipment without compromising system integrity. Moreover, by adopting this approach, nuclear facilities can proactively steer the evolution of RH equipment, guaranteeing sustained performance and compliance throughout the extended operational lifecycle. The proposed adaptive architecture provides a scalable and future-proof solution, addressing the dynamic landscape of remote handling technology for decades.
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Keywords

Fusion energyIntelligent human-machine interfaceIntelligent human–machine interfaceModular architectureRemote handlingRoboticSoftware architecture evolutionSoftware lifecyclSoftware lifecycle

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Sciences-Basel due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 50/179, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Engineering (Miscellaneous).

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-26:

  • WoS: 2
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-26:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 12.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 6 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 7.
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89789/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 108
  • Downloads: 89
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (BENITO MATÍAS, TAMARA) and Last Author (BARRIENTOS CRUZ, ANTONIO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been BENITO MATÍAS, TAMARA.

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