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Department of Bad Ideas: Flamethrowing Robot Dog Can Torch Anything in Its Path
Breitbart ^ | April 24, 2024 | LUCAS NOLAN

Posted on 04/24/2024 11:32:16 AM PDT by Red Badger

In a bizarre twist that seems straight out of a dystopian sci-fi movie, U.S. residents can now legally purchase a flame-throwing robot dog named Thermonator for just under $10,000.

AutoEvolution reports that Ohio-based Throwflame, the oldest flamethrower manufacturer in the United States, has introduced Thermonator, a robot dog equipped with a flamethrower capable of shooting flames up to 30 feet. The company, known for its unique products, is now offering the Thermonator for sale in all states except Maryland and California, where flamethrowers are restricted.

The Thermonator is essentially a combination of Throwflame’s ARC flamethrower and a modified version of the Unitree Go2 robot dog. While purchasing these components separately would cost around $3,000, Throwflame has bundled them together with a price tag of $9,420, offering free shipping as a bonus.

The robot dog boasts an array of features, including first-person view (FPV) navigation through an onboard camera, LiDAR mapping, instant ARC ignition, and laser sighting. It also comes with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing owners to operate the Thermonator remotely using a smartphone app. Additionally, the robot has obstacle avoidance capabilities and a one-hour battery life.


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TOPICS: Computers/Internet; Military/Veterans; Pets/Animals; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: casshern; fahrenheit451; flamethorwing; flamethrower; kyashan; robotdog
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To: Texas resident

another ‘hold muh beer’ moment coming top you...


21 posted on 04/24/2024 12:47:17 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Beowulf9

My sister bought a house in Florida and spends winters there.
Beats the hell out of Kansas winters.

She and I trade Florida man stories regularly.
My favorite was the guy who threw an alligator through a drive through window.


22 posted on 04/24/2024 12:52:49 PM PDT by Texas resident (Biden=Obama=Jarrett=Soros)
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To: Red Badger

I like it! What could possibly go wrong?


23 posted on 04/24/2024 12:54:42 PM PDT by Thunder 6 (Panzer, los geht's!)
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To: Red Badger
Do only humans have the right to keep and bear arms? What about Data?
24 posted on 04/24/2024 12:57:35 PM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to kill us. Plan to avoid this.)
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Looks like some people have been watching too much anime.


25 posted on 04/24/2024 1:00:30 PM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Red Badger

My dog can kick your dogs butt...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha4xpMG734


26 posted on 04/24/2024 1:17:06 PM PDT by Zack Attack (✔)
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To: Red Badger

Well, I kind of like the idea of walking late at night. With one at either hand, I will fear NOTHING!


27 posted on 04/24/2024 2:58:16 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: j.havenfarm

I like how you think, Sir!


28 posted on 04/24/2024 2:58:49 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: Red Badger

The Dig burnt my homework.


29 posted on 04/24/2024 3:01:17 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Is it me, or all of a sudden have the buried trolls come out on FR like cicadas? It's all noise.)
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To: NorthMountain

30 posted on 04/24/2024 3:04:31 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
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To: Texas resident

“My favorite was the guy who threw an alligator through a drive through window”.

Works for me. 😆


31 posted on 04/24/2024 3:11:46 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Texas resident

Hot dogs and s’mores on sticks!


32 posted on 04/24/2024 3:30:01 PM PDT by drSteve78 ( Older Je suis Deplorable. Even more so)
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To: Red Badger

Laser pointer is a nice touch, so you can burn the crap out of one spot.


33 posted on 04/24/2024 3:33:32 PM PDT by drSteve78 ( Older Je suis Deplorable. Even more so)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Spicy rounds would certainly help.


34 posted on 04/24/2024 3:35:38 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Red Badger

Great for protestor crowd control.


35 posted on 04/24/2024 3:44:52 PM PDT by ohioman
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To: Red Badger

If i had that much disposable income i would buy one.


36 posted on 04/24/2024 5:18:48 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: Red Badger
How much for a robot squirrel?

-PJ

37 posted on 04/24/2024 5:21:29 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: Red Badger

If you think EVs are a problem, wait until I start recharging my pack of vicious flamethrower robot dogs...


38 posted on 04/24/2024 5:26:03 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Red Badger

GO AHEAD——

EXPLAIN THIS TO YOUR STATE FARM AGENT


39 posted on 04/24/2024 5:38:55 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Red Badger

Three questions:
Is there a waiting period?
Do I need a dog license?
Can I get two?


40 posted on 04/24/2024 7:31:51 PM PDT by Pennsyltucky Boy (bitterly clinging to our constitutional rights in PA)
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