'We cannot make them fast enough': Japan can't get enough of these $4,000 robot wolves used to scare off…
- Japan recorded surge in deadly bear attacks alongside tens of thousands of nationwide sightings
- Monster Wolf uses flashing lights and terrifying sounds to scare aggressive wildlife away
- Demand surged after bears wandered into homes, schools, supermarkets, and tourist resorts nationwide
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...
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