Robot Dog “Thermonator” That Breathes Fire from Its Mouth [Video]

The issue that artificial intelligence and robots could take away people’s jobs has been discussed for a long time. On the other hand, it seems that not only humans will be affected by this situation. Thermonator, developed by Ohio-based startup Throwflame robot dogHe can intervene in events with the flamethrower he carries on his back.

“The first robot dog to carry a flamethrower” introduced as Thermonator He has an ARC flamethrower on his back. This weapon uses gasoline or napalm. The robot dog, whose battery provides 1 hour of use and can breathe fire up to a distance of 10 meters, can also be controlled from a smartphone via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It can also perceive its surroundings

Thermonator to map its surroundings and avoid obstacles LIDAR sensors uses. The basis of Thermonator is the Unitree Go2 robot dog, and the basic version of this dog is sold for $ 1600.

According to the company’s statement, new robot, “wildlife control and prevention”, “agricultural management”, “ecological protection”, “snow and ice defrosting”, “entertainment and visual effect” will be used for. On the other hand, realistically, the robot could often be used to set things on fire in real-world scenarios.

Robot dogs have recently More often is starting to be used. Police forces and security companies also started to use robot dogs in the recent period. It would not be surprising to see robot dogs with new features becoming more common. Thermonator, from $9,420 will be sold.