Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08550, NRC-2025-0379-0011, from Philip Koopman
Philip KoopmanOtherIndividual
Summary: The commenter provides a link to an external article regarding the complexities of remote robotaxi operation to inform the discussion on remote monitoring of reactors. They do not take a specific position for or against the proposed licensing requirements, but rather offer a suggestion for broader consideration of safety roles.
With regard to remote monitoring and operation, it might be instructive to consider lessons learned from remote robotaxi operation on public roads. I have attached a discussion that argues roles are more broad, complex, and safety-critical than might be apparent at first glance. I submit that piece in the hopes it can broaden the discussion in the reactor safety community. Source: https://avsafety.substack.com/p/human-roles-in-avs-and-embodied-ai