Nuclear power serves as an efficient, clean, and low-carbon energy source that constitutes a significant component of the energy portfolio in numerous countries. Most nuclear power plants are predominantly situated in coastal regions, utilizing seawater as the ultimate heat sink for their cooling systems. Real-time monitoring of marine organism dynamics near water intakes is essential to mitigate the risk of unit shutdowns tri...

As critical infrastructure, hydropower dams require efficient and accurate detection of underwater structural surface defects to ensure their safety. This paper presents the design and implementation of a robotic control system specifically developed for underwater dam inspection in hydropower stations, aiming to enhance the robot’s operational capability under harsh hydraulic conditions. The study includes the hardware design...