Eelume the Snake Robot

The cutting-edge underwater drones and robots are being developed that could make the work safer, cheaper and less polluting. Among them is Eelume, a six-meter-longsnake-like robot kitted out with sensors and a camera at each end. It can be kept at a docking station at depths up to 500 meters (547 yards) for six months, without being brought back to the surface.The self-propelling robot can travel up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) before needing to return to its station to recharge.

It can also swap out parts for different tasks, including tools to operate subsea valves, and cleaning brushes to remove marine growth and sediments !!edition.cnn.com!!