Chimera is a versatile submersible designed for superior controllability and autonomy. Equipped with 8 motors, a gripper rotation mechanism, and integrated lights, it excels in object manipulation and visibility in all conditions. Its modular design simplifies maintenance and component swapping, while the sliding electronics rack enhances accessibility. Chimera also features a Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL) for precise positioning and orientation, supported by software that uses sensor data to enable fully autonomous decision-making.