BurnBot Australia

Redefining Bushfire Prevention

Built by fire practitioners, scientists, and foresters — driven by the belief that Australia deserves better tools to protect its communities and landscapes.

Our Mission

To scale fuels treatment across Australia's most fire-prone landscapes — protecting life, property, and ecosystems through technology, expertise, and environmental stewardship.

A New Approach to Bushfire Prevention

BurnBot was founded by fire practitioners and scientists who saw a fundamental problem: the tools available for fuels management hadn't kept pace with the growing bushfire threat. Traditional methods — while valuable — simply can't scale to meet the challenge.

We built BurnBot to change that. Our purpose-built technology enables planned burning and mechanical fuel reduction in terrain and conditions that were previously unreachable, while our operational teams bring deep expertise in fire management, forestry, and ecological stewardship.

Now, with operations expanding to Australia, we're bringing this capability to the landscapes that need it most. Working alongside local fire agencies, land managers, and communities, BurnBot Australia is committed to closing the treatment gap — safely, sustainably, and at scale.

How We Work: Smart, Safe, and Sustainable

Technology Innovation

Purpose-built systems that extend operational capability into terrain and conditions traditional methods can't safely reach.

  • Remote-controlled fire and fuels systems
  • All-weather operational capability
  • Real-time monitoring and data capture
  • Continuous field-driven improvement

Environmental Stewardship

Every operation is designed to protect ecosystems, minimise impact, and support long-term landscape health.

  • Ultra-low-impact treatment methods
  • Soil and habitat preservation
  • Native species protection protocols
  • Long-term ecological monitoring

Community Focus

We work with communities, not just for them. Local hiring, training, education, and genuine partnership.

  • Local workforce development and training
  • Community education programmes
  • Indigenous land management partnerships
  • Transparent reporting and engagement

Australia Leadership

Clinton Neumann

Managing Director

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Global Leadership

BurnBot Australia is backed by the full capability of our global team.

Dr. Anukool Lakhina

Chief Executive Officer

BurnBot Inc.

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Dr. Waleed Haddad

Chief Technology Officer

BurnBot Inc.

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Betsy Kais

Chief Financial Officer

BurnBot Inc.

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Melissa Berube

General Counsel

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Lucas Mayfield

Head of Operations

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James Flanagan

Head of People & Culture

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Warren Huffman

Head of Manufacturing

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Michael Langella

Head of Engineering

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Clinton Neumann

Head of APAC

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Brittany Black

Head of Growth & Partnerships

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Our Presence

Australian Headquarters

Logan City, QLD

Global Headquarters

South San Francisco, CA

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Ready to take a new approach to bushfire prevention? Let's talk about how we can work together.