Technology for precise, scaled fuels treatment
Our RX controlled fire system is modular to meet the needs of the land
We combine hardware, automations, drones, and state of the art software to deliver a system that expands true force multiplication of fuels management programs.
Our remote-operated machines thin and burn safely for maximum fuel treatment with minimal impact on the environment.
Through iterative development and testing plans, we’re always improving the core technology that fuels the BurnBot system.
Meet the RX1
Our lead BurnBot, the RX1, integrates ignition, containment, smoke management, and mop-up in a continuous sequence.
Safe, clean, and cost-effective—the RX1 does prescribed burns in most weather or terrain.
Safe, precise, clean
The BurnBot RX machine processes only the enclosed region directly below it, allowing it to safely and precisely burn areas adjacent to homes, structures, or other high-value assets.
Ignition of the unwanted fuels is done using an array of high-temperature torches while the flames and embers are fully contained within the system to ensure no risk of escape fire.
The high burn temperature in an enclosed chamber creates less smoke than existing methods, many of which use noxious accelerants such as diesel fuel or gasoline.
BurnBot protects
BurnBot’s RX prescribed fire system protects against destructive wildfire by amplifying workforce capacity to establish fuel breaks, firebreaks, and defensible space.
How the RX1 works
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![1 Analyze & pretreat fuel]()
Analyze & pretreat fuel
Sensors analyze fuel loads on the fly to continuously update treatment plan. Mow, mulch or chop heavier fuels for biochar.
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![2 Controlled ignition]()
Controlled ignition
Computer-controlled array of torches use clean fuel and high oxygen combustion to quickly consume fuel in a mobile chamber.
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![3 Confine & contain]()
Confine & contain
Burn area remains enclosed so all ignition processes unfold in the chamber. An air suction is created in the chamber to further contain runaway flames and embers.
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![4 Trap & filter smoke]()
Trap & filter smoke
Smoke is first burnt, and then residue smoke is trapped and redirected through a multi-stage filter that reduces PM2.5 and hazardous smoke particles to meet clean emission standards.
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![5 Extinguish & clean-up]()
Extinguish & clean-up
Thermal camera sensors helps target foam and water sprays to smolder embers and ensure no fire propagates. Burnt fuel is further mulched & compacted to reduce access to air further preventing reignition.
BurnBot RX addresses the scaling challenges of prescribed fire
Current state of prescribed burn process
Labor intensive
Weather-dependent
Pollute
Risk of escape fire
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Serves as a force multiplier for prescribed burn workforces
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Enables more days and windows to treat fuel build up
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Enables treatment near communities and infrastructure
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Reduces risk of escape and liability while expanding use of prescribed fire to protect the WUI.
Prescribed burn process with BurnBot system
The Result:
More productive
More time windows
More accessible areas
Less expensive
Our Goal:
