How BurnBot's RX2 is changing wildfire prevention

Advanced controlled burns that are faster, cleaner, and safer for the environment
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BurnBot's RX2 creating percribed burns
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BurnBot, a San Francisco startup, is pioneering wildfire prevention with its RX2 controlled-burn machine. Designed to deliver safe, efficient prescribed burns, the RX2 operates 10 times faster than traditional methods, producing minimal smoke and reducing the risk of escape fires.

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