Japan deploys robot wolves with red glowing eyes to scare away bears
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A spate of bear attacks across Japan has seen local authorities pushed to drastic measures, including calling in the army and drones
(Web Desk) - Japan is deploying robot wolves in bear-prone areas to help keep the animals away after a spate of deadly attacks.
The so-called Monster Wolf, developed by Hokkaido-based precision machining company Ohta Seiki, was designed to protect farms, hiking trails, and other areas where bears are likely to appear.
When an animal approaches, the robot wolf’s infrared sensors activate: its eyes glow red, its head turns, blue LED lights flash, and it emits sounds as loud as a car horn.
The device can play around 50 different noises at random, including animal howls and human voices.
Although initially dismissed as a gimmick when it was first introduced in 2016, the mechanical wolf has proven effective in recent trials, the outlet said.
“Bears are very cautious animals and often act alone,” Yuji Ota, president of Ohta Seiki, told Kyodo News.
“When there is a loud noise, they would think there is something there and would not come close.”
As many as 330 Monster Wolves are due to be deployed across Japan in areas where bears are frequently spotted.
