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Popular Science
Coverage of Popular Science in the Nexus archive.
- Japanese bear-fightin' robo-wolves are pure unleaded nightmare fuel but they're working
Japan is using robotic wolves to scare away bears due to a rise in bear attacks, with 200 injuries and 13 fatalities reported since the start of 2025. The robotic wolves, called Monster Wolf, are custom-made and have proven to be effective. However, they are having trouble keeping up with demand.