Scientists have created an aluminium robot turtle Nara-Tartauruga, that could dive beneath the water and make the research under any bizarre circumstances. This turtle has under its dome, a bunch of sensors and batteries needed, to keep it working. The torso is tough enough to protect the inner compartment from any water seepage or adversities.

The turtle's fin contains three actuators for 3-D movement and the robot has a diving depth of more than 300 feet, according to the specifications, Discovery News reported. Scientists believe that the robot turtle has many advantages including extra maneuverability, capability and speed along with being able to hide high-tech gadgetry under the shell.

The robot is the brain child of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and it is approximately 6.6 feet long. According to IEEE Spectrum the team behind this giant endeavor, the turtle will set of its first mission may in the next month. The main advantage is that the robot-turtle can be controlled remotely. However it's primarily intended to push the limits of autonomous underwater navigation. (With inputs from internet-AW AarKay)