Japan built a robotic wolf after dangerous bear encounters spiraled

Japan is experiencing a record surge in bear attacks, with 13 human fatalities reported in 2025 and more than 50,000 sightings reported nationwide.

Japan built a robotic wolf after dangerous bear encounters spiraled. Japan is experiencing a record surge in bear attacks, with 13 human fatalities reported in 2025 and more than 50,000 sightings reported nationwide. Ohta Seiki, a Hokkaido-based robotics firm, manufactures a terrifying animatronic wolf called Monster Wolf specifically designed to repel these dangerous animals. The company has already received around 50 orders this year, which is more than its usual annual production volume for this product. Ohta overwhelmed by unexpected demand "We cannot make them fast enough," company president Yuji Ohta told AFP , noting that customers must now wait two to three months for delivery. The robot wolf features artificial fur draped over a pipe frame, topped with a menacing open-mouthed face and glowing red LED eyes. It broadcasts more than...