Fire-breathing Thermonator robot dog that can torch anything in its path goes on sale in the US

A flame-throwing robotic dog has been invented by a company in the United States that is capable of delivering “on-demand fire anywhere”.

Called the Thermonator, the remote-controlled device is for sale online priced at US$9420 ($15,930).

Designed by Ohio-based firm Throwflame, the robot is not advertised as a weapon, with the manufacturer suggesting possible uses include wildlife control, snow and ice removal and general entertainment.

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It has the power to shoot 9m jets of fire and also uses its laser sight, flashlight and light-sensitive mapping capabilities to operate at night.

Footage of the canine posted on the company’s website shows it scurrying and leaping across a variety of terrain, from woodland to snow, while shooting out streams of fire.

Weighing in at 16.8kg and under 30cm in diameter, the robot can be controlled remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and has a battery life of up to one hour.

Similar to drones used on the battlefield in Ukraine, the first-person-view robot provides a video feed that enables users to control it from their phones.