Gallery: Rescue Me, Robot: Machines Ready for Firefighting Duty

  • robot7
    01

    robot7

    A demostration of the Thermite firefighting robot. *All photos: courtesy of Howe and Howe Technologies Inc.*
  • robot1
    02

    robot1

    A close up showroom shot of the Thermite robot
  • robot3
    03

    robot3

    The robot's controllers instruct the Thermite to blast water on a demo plane
  • screenshotrobotvideo
    04

    screenshotrobotvideo

    The fire fighting robot in action
  • robot2
    05

    robot2

    Workers hook the Thermite hose up to the Bulldog
  • robot4
    06

    robot4

    The Thermite practices to fight forest fires
  • robot5
    07

    robot5

    The Thermite shows its power by blasting water 3 stories high
  • robot6
    08

    robot6

    The Thermite deals with a fuel fire
Read More
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
Chris Haslam
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
The Best Apple Watch Accessories
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new smartwatch.
Adrienne So
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Fitness Trackers Check Your Sleep, Heart Rate, or Even Your Blood
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Adrienne So
The Best Portable Chargers for All Your Devices
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Simon Hill
The Best Kids' Bikes for Every Age and Size
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
Adrienne So
Death to Dry Skin. These Humidifiers Are Better Than Chapstick
From models for traveling to humidifiers that double as planters or air purifiers, we've tested a dozen of them.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Brad Bourque
The Best E-Readers, As Tested by Readers
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.
Nena Farrell
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
The 11 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
I tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Adrienne So