Reported about 2 months ago
The attempt to use a robot to collect melted fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was halted due to a configuration error in the equipment. The robot, designed to extend 22 meters to retrieve a small sample, could not proceed as five pipes meant for maneuvering were improperly arranged. Tokyo Electric Power Company emphasized the importance of safety over haste and will investigate the setup problem, which delays the next phase in the decades-long decommissioning process of the damaged reactors.
Source: YAHOO