Japan tests an autonomous robot dog to scare bears away before they reach populated areas
Researchers at Akita Prefectural University in northern Japan are developing Hacchan, a prototype robot dog that would patrol the boundaries between forests and settlements to detect and deter bears using cameras, sensors and amplified barking, without harming them. The project, presented on October 13 after a technology ideas competition, has not yet proven its effectiveness in real conditions; field tests are planned before the end of 2026.
In 40 seconds
- Hacchan is a robot dog prototype from Akita Prefectural University aimed at deterring bears without injuring them.
- It combines cameras, sensors, a speaker and planned artificial intelligence and infrared functions to recognize the animals and emit barks or growls.
- The design envisions multiple units communicating with each other to coordinate a collective response when a bear is detected.
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