A company in the United States has developed a flame-throwing robotic dog called the Thermonator, capable of delivering fire on demand.

Priced at $9,420 (£7,600), the remote-controlled device, created by Ohio-based firm Throwflame, is marketed for various purposes including wildlife control, snow and ice removal, and entertainment, rather than as a weapon.

Equipped with a laser sight, flashlight, and light-sensitive mapping capabilities, it can shoot 30ft jets of fire and operate at night, The Telegraph has reported.

Footage on the company’s website demonstrates the robot’s agility across different terrains while emitting streams of fire.

Weighing 2st 9lb and measuring under one square foot in diameter, the Thermonator can be controlled remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and has a battery life of up to one hour.

Similar to battlefield drones, it provides a first-person view through a video feed, allowing users to control it from their phone.

Written by B.C. Begley