Iron Man-style robot is designed to search terrain after natural disasters

An Iron Man-style robot is designed to help out during natural disasters by wading through rubble and using its propulsion backpack to fly over difficult terrain. The robot, called iCub, has been developed by experts at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy. Robotic systems in iCub's palms will allow it to control power and direction as it zooms through the air using propulsion rockets. The reminiscent of the Iron Man armour worn by Marvel Comics character Tony Stark, played on the big screen by Robert Downey Jr. It can crawl on all fours, walk and sit up to manipulate objects.