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Remember Spot? The cute robot ‘dog’ from Boston Dynamics?
Well, now there’s a new, similar-looking robot dog for sale in the US, that comes with a flamethrower…
It's called ‘Thermonator’ and it’s being sold by a company called ‘Throwflame’ which says the bot has wifi connectivity, an hour of battery life, and a range of 30 feet.
According to the website, it’s designed to be used for wildfire control and prevention, as well as snow and ice removal, and even entertainment and special FX.
The Verge says it’s ‘apparently’ legal in 48 US states, and it’s being sold for just over $9,400.
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