"Automated Fire Feeding: The Role of Robots"

A DIY enthusiast has created a robot that automatically feeds a wood-burning boiler to heat a home, using an Arduino Mega to control old boat winches and motors. The robot grabs logs, opens the boiler door, and waits for temperature conditions before adding another log, all monitored remotely with an ESP32. This low-maintenance, low-speed system improves on other automated wood-burning methods and reduces the need for manual feeding, making home heating with wood more efficient and environmentally friendly.