A flamethrowing robot dog named Thermonator is now available for purchase in the United States, according to a report on a digital site. Manufactured by Throwflame, the mechanical quadruped is powered by gasoline or napalm and has a one-hour battery life. It also features a sensor for cartographic mapping, ARC ignition, laser aiming, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for remote control via a smartphone.
Thermonator was named after a fictional film robot that was part of a robotic revolution. The device is the first flamethrowing robot dog on the planet and is Throwflame’s fifth product. It has plasma arc ignition to launch fire at distances of up to nine meters and is mounted on a robot dog, likely a version of Unitree Go2.
Thermonator was designed for agricultural management, ecological conservation, forest fire control and prevention, as well as snow and ice removal. Despite its intended purposes, the device is prepared for various scenarios. It was showcased in a recent video set to the song “Destroyer of Worlds Oppenheimer Remix” by Aaron Hibell. The company reported that the flamethrower would be available for sale by the end of the year and has generated a lot of interest and discussion online.
Residents of the country, with the exception of those in Maryland and California, can legally purchase this flamethrowing robot dog online for less than 10 thousand dollars.