Incredible humanoid diver

A professor at Stanford University has designed a robotic humanoid diver with articulated hands that is designed to be an underwater avatar, exploring the way a human would-- while its driver remains safely up at the surface. The robot, which measures about five feet long, uses artificial intelligence and also a haptic feedback system to provide its controller with a feel for what the robot is holding. While the front part of the submersible resembles a human, the back part features computers, batteries, and thrusters. The machine, called OceanOne, was designed by Stanford computer science professor Oussama Khatib, who researches autonomous robots. "OceanOne is aimed at bringing a new capability for underwater exploration," Khatib said in a video showcasing the robot's abilities, in which it manipulates objects like a red basket.