Synopsis

Remotely operated vehicles have unlocked avenues for exploring the enigmas of both outer space and the deep sea, allowing us to witness firsthand the devastation of nuclear accidents and experience the exhilaration of piloting aircraft or driving automobiles. From the pioneering remote-controlled vehicle—Nikola Tesla’s 1898 steam-powered boat—to underwater robots that recover lost ships and chart the ocean floor, and even in NASA's space program, we observe how these devices broaden our reach in