When you need a forest fire controlled, you can either use a little bug, or you can this gigantic, saw-equipped robotic behemoth. I know what I’d be more entertained to watch… This forest fire “Clear Cut” robot is sadly only a model, albeit a very detailed one, containing about 600 parts and built over a period of 6 months by student Jordan Guelde. The concept is that this robot tromps around the perimeter of a fire, clear cutting trees and underbrush to prevent the fire from spreading. Is it excessive? Who cares, look at those huge freakin’ saw-arms. One more pic, after the jump.
[ Jordan Guelde ] VIA [ Yanko Design ]
http://www.botjunkie.com/2008/04/25/clear-cut-robot-biggest-danger-to-trees-since-thneeds/