Throwflame unveils robot dog Thermonator - with flamethrower attached

A company have unveiled a robot dog companion - with flamethrower attached.
Throwflame say the Thermonator is the first-ever flame-throwing quadruped robot dog.
The Ohio-based firm have announced the $9,420 bot is available for purchase by the general public and government agencies for the first time.
Able to avoid obstacles and leap through the air, the device has laser sighting and can operate for an hour.
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[@michaelb2257]

Oh sure, give the robots flamethrowers. What could possibly go wrong?

[@basementbomber]

Watch what happens when the wrong person gets a hold of one of those.

[@gomahklawm4446]

When....you got that right. Not "if"...

[@dakaptan6601]

the US government has had way better drones for decades at this point....

[@Jujuji12]

Idk ask american education system

[@geort45]

@@dakaptan6601 yeah... and those drones prevent alllll these mass shooters and crazy people...

[@wahttehfuk]

Dogs have existed for years. Flamethrowers have existed for years. Neither are difficult to acquire.

[@evildirk]

This better be the next strategem

[@NoeticSystem]

You and I think very alike. Need this for Terminids.

[@Truthrevealed4022]

Black mirror episode come to life.

[@isaacennis2077]

Metalhead

[@Truthrevealed4022]

@@isaacennis2077 🎯

[@user-co8uy5rb2s]

I love it

[@Burning_flames9999]

If black mirror was extremly direct, that is

[@KawaiiFlandre495]

That looks like a unit in an RTS game.

[@spidercherry108]

Dear Santa Claus, please can I have a flame throwing robot dog?

[@tedestrial9627]

It's only marking territory

[@zenden9]

😂

[@robertenglish3921]

Kris is tan because she is from Mexico.

[@kittycat5420]

My neighbors complain my shepherd barks too much. Wait till I get one of these!

[@CatEyes2020]

Wait are we talking about space lasers on top of doggie robots???

[@scottmcwave9479]

What about sharks with freaking laser beams?

[@reekayeat770]

@@scottmcwave9479 you telling me we got freaking sharks with freaking laser beams attached to their freaking heads!?🤙🏻👄

[@nickmyrvold1343]

Look up directed energy weapons tests. It'll be illuminating!

[@user-anc123]

And this technology will be used against humanity

[@asterlofts1565]

Like all the technologies in the entire humanity history?

[@David-bu1cm]

It's already happening!! We have decades where technology has been used on us, now days is more lethal....

[@user-anc123]

@@asterlofts1565 this AI weapons system is much more deadly and difficult to defend from

[@snakeplissken9540]

It will be used against the Communist Democrat parties enemies.

[@marcosbradanovic9100]

I hope so

[@lukemn29]

This would come in handy during rush hour.

[@JustaBrick2u]

Are those frickin sharks with laser beams attached to their heads?!?!?!

[@scottmcwave9479]

It’s on my Christmas wish list!

[@arnoldlee2148]

I said the very same thing! 😂

[@MrDiscreet100]

Chat GPT solider zero

[@ObviouslyProductions]

A true American Hot dog.

[@sebastianmonsalve6288]

We got robot dogs with flamethrowers before GTA 6 💀

[@Johnburrisfromchicago1]

The same people cheering for this will be the same people screaming in terror when it turns

[@ULOVEKYLE]

nobody wants this lol.

[@johnwayne9828]

​@@ULOVEKYLEI'm seeing plenty of sheep in the comments who think this is awesome.

[@ingothitrust5248]

@@ULOVEKYLE I do. I just bought one yesterday. There's a dude with a large, aggressive pit bull in my neighborhood that won't keep his on a leash. This will be my deterrent, and last resort if he doesn't muzzle his dog or comply if he doesn't heed our polite requests.

[@kirbyis4ever]

​@@johnwayne9828It's awesome for pest control or controlled burns since you wouldn't have a person exerting themselves, just operating the dog. Probably decent in frigid environments like the arctic where you might need to defrost a door or something else important.

[@johnwayne9828]

@@kirbyis4ever I'm sure the people who created skynet said the same thing.

[@jaysonj9327]

Add a turret mounted chain gun and I'm all in.

[@Kenyan-Karavan-Klub]

Oh right, because having a fire extinguishing robo dog that could access areas humans couldn't to put out blazes just didnt seem to be on anyones priority list, i guess?

[@kirbyis4ever]

You could put pretty much anything on the back of the robot; a couple KZbinrs already made a firearm robot dog and Boston dynamics has dogs with graspers. If you're savvy you could attach a extinguisher to the robodog.

[@benjaminbaker3446]

I don't want a dog that puts out fires, I want a dog that starts fires. It's cooler

[@piegineer9130]

There already was a Fire-extinguishing robot thought not in a dog from and more like big RC Car.

[@wheel631]

Now all they need is Skynet

[@az_pit_viper4270]

Send a couple of them to deal with the "protesters" at Columbia University

[@ThisHandleIsNotAvailable.]

RIP humanity

[@mariajones610]

And wildlife 😞

[@waffleenjoyer903]

Am i the only one who thinks the laser sight is a bit suspicious

[@zenden9]

It so badass and cool looking. More intimidating than terminator.

[@presidentpotato222]

Every single CVS ..in America needs a few

[@frauwolftherehorse]

👍

[@twoletters9257]

that flamethrower drone from black ops 2

[@ArfArfBarkBark]

I want one for my dangerous dog rehabilitation program!!! 😍

[@marcusmeins1839]

PURIFIER READY! THE FLAME SHALL PURIFY!

Can you imagine a robo-squirrel running by and distracting the dog?

[@Syndicatian]

That's... that's hella creative

[@mikes68]

This thing is straight out of black mirror 😂😂😂

[@Meirk2323]

I want this pet on my House

[@user-ef3bu2cz1n]

The Flamethrowing Robot Dog is primarily based on the Go2 Robot Dog model manufactured by the Chinese company Unitree. If Americans or Europeans begin to purchase and use the ‘Go2 Robot Dog model’ from Unitree in large quantities, it could potentially provide economic aid to the Chinese government or assist in the development of weapon technology that could be used militarily. Have you considered the possibility that such technologically advanced weapons could attack the United States or fall into the hands of countries or terrorist groups hostile to the United States?

[@viciousKev]

Its impossible to see this and not imagine it being used to attack us Edit: how to make emp from old microwave?

[@user-ef3bu2cz1n]

As seen in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, where Ukraine reportedly used maritime drones to destroy Russian warships, it's crucial not to disregard advancements in technology, such as the Robot Dog model developed by Chinese companies. Such advancements could lead to the development of maritime suicide drones or low-altitude suicide drones carrying bombs, capable of autonomously attacking US Navy vessels. It's important to bear in mind the potential for such weapons to fall into the hands of hostile nations to the US. Similar scenarios have occurred, like when North Korea's ballistic missile technology transferred to Iran, enabling Iran to attack Israel with those missiles. Additionally, there's the possibility of support for Yemeni rebels or Hezbollah.

[@FiringSquad81]

If this is used against innocents and not zombies, go for the owner of that particular company.

[@IwashereJay]

I mean it would be cool for Horizon Part III…

[@jeramiahfryhling]

This should be in Horizon.

[@ghostmantagshome-er6pb]

Lay magnets out like mines.

[@FforfreeNet]

Where to BUY need in every home CHRISTMAS gift of the YEAR

[@DonZaliaz]

Do you think they've been testing in the California.

[@jdm8702]

Needs the Terminator music over this.

[@dancollins4755]

A four legged terminater.

[@jamielake-boyd3600]

This is why in every futuristic scifi movie everything looks trashed out. Powerful technology, over populated world. Dangerous

[@woontew9157]

Is there any legal and ethical use case for this?

[@FforfreeNet]

Yes speed up global warming

[@link10909]

Controlled burns in forestry maybe?

[@Johnburrisfromchicago1]

@@link10909oh yeah ! You’re totally right

[@shaunyxgtv9921]

Mobile barbecue station

[@joaquinalvarez5301]

Yes

[@samsamsamsamsamanilla5281]

Stick some propellers on this like a drone. And a jet pack. Ooo, lasers and missiles too. And monster truck tires!!!

[@frauwolftherehorse]

Yes yes yes ❤

[@ChrisLikestoPlay]

Skip to 0:57 to see it use the flamethrower. Idk why the music and showing it doing nothing with a green laser was necessary.

[@choom-]

Under 10k ! Does it come in black?

[@madnessmethod2823]

can i get a grenade launcher robot dog next?

[@zenden9]

A mortar robot dog is coming..

[@devonferris]

Scary and cool at the same time

[@Draskan]

Maybe better than put a fcking flamethrower it can be better to put a waterthrower for working as firebombers at risky situations?

[@ngensquared]

Robot dog flamethrower duel would be cool 😎

[@presidentpotato222]

I need 4 ..

[@rickyh527]

1:13 Cool, robot comes with a Down+Forward command

[@jesseg1217]

He's kinda cute

[@haruruben]

Hey, don’t give the IDF any ideas

[@argajl]

A perfect dog called "Ripley" to struggle problems with Aliens ;)

[@williamliversage9107]

I'm waiting for the model that has a phaser

[@thomast8539]

Nightmare fuel. Pun intended.

[@user-ot2eo9fx9y]

Ukraine could do some wonderful field testing, help some Russian soldiers keep warm at night

[@valtenLbOz1495]

😂 Right?

[@thenachomancandysavage4074]

Your sick in the head

[@user-mp8fd8em3z]

What if there's a glitch? 😂 i swear i turned it off!😂

[@nailbunny2326]

Looks like a spider. Just attach a couple of arms...saw blade on one arm and oozi on the other?

[@forrestallison1879]

What's the song?

[@BENTAYGA2]

I guess they don’t remember LawnDarts

[@mayuzanevideos]

Where are the Helldivers?! The Automatons are here!

[@LinenGoldfish]

Make one that cuts the grass...

[@alikavelleses3606]

Oprah has one watching her Maui property. Pretty effective.

[@majorspade9629]

It begins

[@williamliversage9107]

TEMU'S GOT THEM FOR 50$!A POP

[@Tm-kt3uw]

It reminds me of “Fahrenheit 451”.

[@gilbertabadi4686]

but this robot dog product display is chinese Unitree Go 2

[@purplesamurai5205]

The company that made this is literally based in Ohio......

[@lowmax4431]

Why

[@marcosbradanovic9100]

What the dawg doin?

[@tim125]

This is kinda creepy

[@Dtown96]

Chinese have the knockoff Boston dynamics tech too and are gonna use this to try to burn down our farms😂

[@FindingUser]

Airsoft just got a lot harder

[@wisono7857]

Dog in Ohio be like :

[@HobeyDator]

Can I have one? This put a big smile on my face😈

[@BruceCoShark1127]

For what? What are they trying to achieve using robot dogs with mounted flamethrower?

[@theofficialbruhfish8094]

War crimes

[@robertenglish3921]

📜 I thought the rules were don't put a weapon on top of machine that is moving.

[@robertenglish3921]

flame thrower?

[@JesusChristDenton_7]

I like it.

[@BENTAYGA2]

GPS= on

[@AmberCommentsThings]

I wonder if the guys who invented this realize that grass and trees also burn. As if we need MORE forest fires

[@quesadilla79]

See them rails for attachments 👀its a weapon and only a matter of time before its used against us

[@geraldross967]

$9,000.00 price tag.

[@reecechadwick8504]

No it's 9,700

[@williamliversage9107]

Perfect for guarding the southern borders

[@wirelessaeon]

RIP forest

[@mariajones610]

And wildlife 💔

[@HBKshowstopper]

Arnold Schwarzenegger's dog from Cyberdyne systems model T-D801. Terminators need companions too. Just waiting for the day when Skynet takes control of the nuclear missile silos in the US...

[@bennettturk3206]

Anybody can buy this online and the government is stressing about ticktock....😒. On a sidenote, how did the people who made this video get way with just burning a forest?

[@quezknight8853]

In what context would you need this besides authoritarian rule?

[@DaleksInc]

This week in "civilian" technology about to find its way to the frontlines in Ukraine...

[@danielefabbro822]

I really hope this thing is illegal. 🤔

[@DronesandMeat]

Streetcleaner.

[@3663-fl6ju]

機獣新世紀ゾイド

[@andreconceicao7211]

🔼▶️🔽🔽🔽

[@uBiel-_]

It Needs Blood?

[@nbuehster]

Has anybody made any jokes about Kristi Noem? I know Trump makes fun of people's names, but if Kristi Noem tried to shoot this dog, she'd soon be called "Crispy (or Krispi) Kristi

[@kingdevin3354]

Russia robot dog gun

[@HZ_Mike]

Hot dog

[@David-bu1cm]

Still believe in climate change fires all over the world??? What happened in Hawaii, California, Brazil, Australia fires??

[@dancollins4755]

Ukraine here I come!

[@JL-wz6lq]

This is horrifying, we already got automatic pistols on drones now flamethrowers? The next decade is gonna be just dandy🎉🎉🎉