The drilling bot can silently burrow just about anywhere. It could unlock geothermal as a viable backyard energy source.

Just like their Viking ancestors, today’s Icelanders have embraced volcanic activity, harnessing Iceland’s abundant geothermal energy to renewably heat and power their homes and businesses.

The first geothermal power plant began making electricity over 100 years ago in Italy. Much of Reykjavik, Iceland has been ... work at FORGE has improved drilling speed by 500% over three years ...