VT researchers develop underwater robots Evan Jones June 17, 2015 1 minute read Virginia Tech photo Virginia Tech may be hundreds of miles from the ocean, but Tech researchers are developing robotic underwater systems likely to have many future purposes. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Locker Room Lofts nearing completionNext: Regional Chamber celebrates 125 years Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0