A Japanese company producing robotic wolves to scare away bears is struggling to meet soaring demand after a rise in deadly bear attacks across the country.
A Japanese company producing robotic wolves to scare away bears has reported soaring demand following a rise in deadly bear attacks across the country.
The “Monster Wolf”, developed by Hokkaido-based Ohta Seiki, features flashing red eyes, artificial fur and loud growls designed to frighten wild animals away from farms and rural communities.
Company president Yuji Ohta said the firm had already received about 50 orders this year, matching its usual annual sales volume.
“We make them by hand. We cannot make them fast enough now. We are asking our customers to wait two to three months,” Ohta told AFP.
Japan recorded 13 fatal bear attacks in 2025-2026, more than double the previous record, while over 50,000 bear sightings were reported nationwide.
The company plans to upgrade the devices with wheels and develop portable versions for hikers and schoolchildren.
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