Abstract: This article introduces the design concept of an intelligent robot that can be applied to ground contamination level monitoring in radiation control areas of nuclear power plants. By analyzing the problems existing in ground contamination monitoring in current nuclear power plants, combined with the development of intelligent robot technology and the improvement of radiation control area management requirements, a design concept for a new intelligent ground contamination monitoring robot is proposed, which covers the aspects such as applicability, spatial modeling, selection of sensing and navigation systems, probe selection, communication requirements, and measurement technology requirements. The new design concept can provide reference for the development of intelligent ground contamination monitoring robots for future nuclear power plants.

Key words: Radiation monitoring, Radioactive contamination, Robots, Design concept