designed for disasters. hermis is controlled by human movements like in a va tar see it can do things like other robots can't. >> exactly we wanted to send the robot in disaster swapgz. but they don't have the natural creative coordination ability and problem solving and balance that you maps have. >> reporter: hermis can pick up a drill. smash through sheetrock. but what set its apart is the belt that has a unique balance feedback interface and allowing hermis to go where no robot went before. this lets the pilot know if >> this is a unique feature. just like how you need to stay balance and shift your way in sports.