Last year's introduction of the 'Thermonator' by Throwflame is finally here, with the Ohio-based company now making its robot dog that spews fire available to purchase. While somewhat pricey, the Thermonator would only set users back less than $10,000 to get the quadruped robot dog to add to their collection or whatever needs they would use it for, featuring unique features.
Moreover, the Thermonator robot dog is also legal to use in 48 US states, with only two states having restrictions and license requirements for ownership and use.
Throwflame's Thermonator Robot Dog: Fire-Spewing Bot Now Available
(Photo : Throwflame)
(Photo : Throwflame)
It features a one-hour battery, LiDAR sensor, and Throwflame's ARC Flamethrower which can emit fire up to 30 feet of range from the main body.
The main flamethrower unit requires either gasoline or napalm to burn, but the robot dog is battery-powered.
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Thermonator: Priced Under $10k, But For What?
For whatever reason, you find yourself looking to own one, Thermonator the flame-throwing robot dog is available for under $10,000 only, $9,420 to be exact. It was touted as a "wildfire control and prevention" bot, but it may also be used for agricultural management, ecological conservation, entertainment and SFX, and snow and ice removal. Moreover, it is legal to own in 48 states as it is unregulated, with only Maryland having strict restrictions against it and California requiring a Federal Firearms License to own it, said Ars Technica. Robot dogs are abundant in the market, with one of the most popular being the Spot and Spot Mini from the Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, one that can bring massive features, including dancing skills. However, others replicate the experience, with China's WEILAN integrating AI into these machines to make them more like real animals. Other animal-inspired robots and autonomous machines are also being developed by various researchers, companies, and government agencies for future use and applications. A significant example would be the EELS, a snake-like robot that Carnegie Mellon University and California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are developing to explore Saturn's Enceladus moon for signs of life. There are different applications for robots, particularly those that resemble humans' best friends and center on homes, offices, warehouses, museums, or the military. Still, the Thermonator from Throwflame, which interested owners may purchase, offers a robot dog that literally spits fire for various applications. Related Article: Penguin-Inspired Underwater Drone Gets a Boost: New Quadroin Offers Enhanced Performance
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