Speleonaut

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Speleonaut - from the Greek words for cave and sailors - called the cave divers Jochen Hasenmayer be miniature submarine, which he built from his friend Konrad Gehringer was after a diving accident in 1989 in order to continue to explore, for example, the depths of the blue pot can. The vehicle is only 72 cm wide and easy to maneuver in all directions with the help of nine engines. It is the first U- boat that was specifically designed for the exploration of caves. According Hasenmayer is the tested depth in Lake Constance 105 m, the design limit of 180 meters. The first use was in 1996.