Artificial intelligence and robot wolves deployed against rising bear attacks in Japan
Japan is adopting non-lethal technological measures such as AI cameras, fast drones, and robot wolves against the rising bear danger in rural areas.
Due to the recent increase in bear attacks and encounters in Japan, various non-lethal technological methods such as AI-powered cameras, specialized drones, robot wolves, and trained bear dogs have been deployed in the field.
Growing Bear Threat and Statistics
In the bear attacks that occurred between April 2025 and March 2026, 13 people lost their lives and more than 220 people were injured. Experts state that the decline in the rural population and climate change play a role in this increase.
Artificial Intelligence and Drone Systems
AI-powered motion-sensor camera systems installed in the Gunma, Toyama, and Ishikawa regions send instant notifications to authorities upon detecting a bear. Meanwhile, a special drone station in Hokkaido takes off rapidly following a report to provide tracking.
Monster Wolf Robot Wolves
Solar-powered Monster Wolf robots that mimic the howl of the extinct Japanese wolf are being used to scare away bears. Company executive Motohiro Miyasaka stated that sales have doubled.
Legal Regulations and Population Control
The Japanese government defined bears as a serious threat in its environmental report and relaxed hunting rules. It aims to reduce the population by a certain rate by 2030.