A company have unveiled a robot dog companion — with flamethrower attached.
Throwflame say the Thermonator is the first-ever flame-throwing quadruped robot dog.
Throwflame say the Thermonator is the first-ever flame-throwing quadruped robot dog. Throwflame / SWNS
The firm have announced the $9,420 bot is available for purchase by the general public and government agencies for the first time. Throwflame / SWNSThe Ohio-based firm have announced the $9,420 bot is available for purchase by the general public and government agencies for the first time.
The Thermonator can be remotely operated by wifi or bluetooth to fire jets of fire up to 30ft.
Able to avoid obstacles and leap through the air, the device has laser sighting and can operate for an hour.
Throwflame suggest the robot can be used for wildfire control and prevention, entertainment shows or even clearing snow and ice from your driveway.
The device has laser sighting and can operate for an hour. Throwflame / SWNS
Throwflame says “This quadruped is coupled with the ARC Flamethrower to deliver on-demand fire anywhere!” Throwflame / SWNSA chilling video shows a Thermonator creeping through a forest before torching its surroundings.
Throwflame say: “This quadruped is coupled with the ARC Flamethrower to deliver on-demand fire anywhere!”
