The Telegram channel of the Military Educational Institution reported that students from the Omsk Tank Engineering Military Institute named their self-developed amphibious robot “Omych-Vodomyot” (Omsk Water Launcher).
The channel published photos of this uniquely designed robot, equipped with special technologies that enable it to cross water obstacles. The robot features wide caterpillar tracks that give it superior mobility in water and on land. The design of its front end and the presence of “floats” allow it to move even against water currents.
According to the students, they plan to add artificial intelligence elements to the robot in the near future, as well as a water purification unit, which will increase its range of uses. They indicated that the use of “Omych-Vodomyot” will not be limited to military applications, but can also be used in civilian fields, such as dealing with oil spills and cleaning rivers and lakes.
The developers of the robot confirmed that it can easily travel on rough roads and has high stability in water, making it suitable for working in difficult and diverse conditions. The students intend to train the robot to “think” and make decisions, so that it can provide logistical support, collect waste, and contribute to environmental protection, which opens up wide prospects for its use in the future.
