Eurobot makes a splash   Eurobot is lowered into the Neutral Buoyancy Facility at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC), in Cologne, Germany. Under the watchful eye of the Test Director, Hervé Stevenin, the Eurobot WET model is lowered into the pool ahead of testing to verify the operational concept for Eurobot.   Testing the Eurobot WET model in the 'Neutral Buoyancy Facility' at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC). Eurobot is seen moving along the exterior of a model representing the European Columbus laboratory. Eurobot uses the EVA handrails to walk around autonomously. Eurobot successfully demonstrates the interaction between a robot and an astronaut - it grasps a tool and hands it to the astronaut. (9 times actual speed)   ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy prepares to take part in the underwater trials with the Eurobot WET Model.   Eurobot could play an important role in EVA support - here Eurobot hands a tool to the astronaut     Thumbs up from ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy after successful completion of Eurobot WET Model trials in the Neutral Buoyancy Facility at EAC. Release date: 10 July 2007