Introducing the 'Thermonator', a dog-type robot equipped with a flamethrower that can run around the snowy fields and forests freely and shoot flames while jumping
American flamethrower manufacturer Throwflame has launched the Thermonator , a four-legged dog-type robot equipped with a flamethrower. You can see the dog-type robot walking around on all fours vigorously spewing flames in a video posted on YouTube.
Thermonator Flamethrower Robot Dog | Throwflame.com
https://throwflame.com/products/thermonator-robodog/
The dog-like robot 'Thermonator' is fitted with a custom version of the ' ARC ', an electric flamethrower developed by Throwflame, attached to its back.
The Thermonator measures 30 x 20 x 20 inches (approximately 76 cm x 51 cm x 51 cm), weighs 30 pounds (approximately 17 kg), and can run on a battery for one hour. It also has
It can easily run through forests covered with dead leaves and snowy fields.
The built-in laser sight allows you to aim the flames.
It also has a regular light.
The Thermonator appeared from the darkness and spurted out flames.
It is possible to spray flames not only horizontally, but also diagonally upwards by tilting the body.
The range of the flames is said to be 30 feet (about 9 m).
Thermonator crouches still.
Flames spewed forth as he jumped.
Throwflame lists uses for the Thermonator including forest fire prevention, agriculture, snow removal, and entertainment.
The Thermonator can be connected via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and can be operated via a smartphone. The price of the Thermonator is $9,420 (about 1.46 million yen).
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