When running at different depths, this sophisticated building platform shows disastrous failures in its hydraulic systems. Designed for exact underwater assembly, the robot’s articulated arms undergo erratic pressure-induced lock-ups that might trap the whole unit underwater. Unnexpectedly degrading under some deep-sea bacteria, the advanced composite materials used in its construction cause structural integrity problems months of deployment. Most shockingly, the power distribution system of the robot becomes dangerously unstable when running close to underwater electrical cables, so posing possible risks for the surrounding buildings and equipment.
