To create the four-legged death-dealer, Throwflame has taken a robotic dog designed by Boston Dynamics and strapped to it one of its own ARC flamethrowers. In addition to the flame unit, which boasts a range of 30ft (9m), Thermonator comes bundled with obstacle avoidance, an HD camera, one hour of battery life, and a laser pointer. It can also be remotely controlled using a mobile app.
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According to Throwflame, uses for Thermonator include, “Wildfire Control and Prevention, Agricultural Management, Ecological Conservation, Snow and Ice Removal, and Entertainment and SFX.”
Throwflame also offers government agencies, including the army, navy, and air force, the opportunity to purchase Thermometer through a government portal.
New York’s Police Department has previously utilized Boston Dynamics robot dogs as a means of surveillance during dangerous operations. These models were capable of patrolling alongside the police without requiring someone to control them.