The picture is of DEPTHX. It weighs about 1.2 tons, shaped like a mushroom, and navigate itself into your bedroom. Just kidding. No not really. It can swim through a water-filled cavern creating its own map. It has already explored La Pilita, a 115 meter sink. So be weary not to let your house fill up with water.
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I'm enamored of anything robotic, but particularly fond of autonomous robotics. This thing is pretty cool!
"weigh's"? I'm weary, er, wary of your spelling ;)