Japanese town tests robot wolf to scare away bears
A Japanese town has deployed robot wolves in the hopes of scaring away bears and other wildlife that can damage crops -- or potentially residents. The robot named ’Monster Wolf,’ is being tested in the town of Takikawa, in Northern Japan. JAPANkyo reports the ’scarecrow’ was created by Ohta Seiki and is about two feet long with a furry body, four legs, red, glowing eyes, and speakers.
Seems like they could have done this for cheaper by using drones. Some links [expand]: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33959341 https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-the-wednesday-edition-1.4895585/drone-caused-bears-distress-in-viral-video-researchers-say-1.4895589
Such an artificial world. No more farm dogs doing dog work.
Japan, you've done it again. Whatever "it" is.
Inuyasha anyone?
But what about godzilla?
Daddy! I want a robot wolf and I want it now! Yes Veruca darling.
Wolves losing jobs to automation.
Only japan would think of this. But i hope it works out for them.
Fuçk you Bear!! https://i.redd.it/8bvzw2v3ssd01.jpg