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Robots Chase Bears in Japan
Japan recorded a record high number of bear attacks over one year, resulting in 13 deaths and injuring more than 220 others between April 2025 and March 2026. In response to this issue, Japanese regions have adopted modern technologies to monitor and repel the animals from populated areas, including AI-equipped cameras to alert authorities, and drones that track bear movements until emergency teams arrive. Additionally, the solar-powered "Monster Wolf" robot, which mimics the howling of the extinct wolf to scare bears, has been launched; its sales have doubled as sightings within urban areas increased. Furthermore, the "Kumamap" platform was introduced to collect bear incident data and notify residents, recording around 6 million users by August. As technological solutions expand, experts are also relying on trained dogs to chase and discourage bears without harming them, aiming to reduce attacks and improve safety in at-risk areas.
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