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US researchers have released the latest version of real-life robot robots: human-sized robots, walkable, climbing walls, and even transformed into subdued submarines.

Experts from Carnegie Mellon University (USA) introduce "Optimal Mobile Platform" (CHIMP) robot, designed primarily for moving like a tank through rugged terrain.

CHIMP when transformed into a tank - (Photo: Carnegie Mellon University)

However, under conditions of need, it can also stand up and even use the 'claw' to escalate, climb buildings and grasp the steering wheel car.

The complex operation of the CHIMP is dependent on the remote command of the operator, but the robot can also use artificial intelligence to avoid collisions, avoid the danger from the outside ...

Robots can also be reprogrammed to perform tasks such as holding an instrument, driving as instructed by the operator.

The CHIMP will participate in the DARPA's Robot Challenge, which will select the most human-capable robots for easy deployment in disaster relief missions. Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in 2011.