US Military funds 'shape shifting' sub that transforms into a robot

The US military is funding a radical'shape shifting' underwater robot than can transform between a sub and a humanoid robot. Called Aquanaut, it is billed as a'multipurpose subsea robot' and removes the need for a'mother' vehicle and tethers. Houston Mechatronics, the firm behind the gadget, is backed by the Defense Department. Called Aquanaut, it is billed as a'multipurpose subsea robot' and removes the need for a'mother' vehicle and tethers. Houston Mechatronics, the firm behind the gadget, is backed by the DoD.