Can a shotgun-wielding robot defend Earth from a space rock?

Watermelon Defense | Rocket City Rednecks · 3:24 · Video: National Geographic · Watch at the source

In short: In this creative demonstration, Travis builds a homemade robot equipped with a shotgun. The mission: to protect the planet from an incoming threat disguised as a watermelon.

The video follows Travis's attempt to defend the world from a space rock, which is humorously presented as a watermelon. This project showcases a unique, DIY approach to planetary defense.

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