Monster Wolf (wolf robot)

2023: Product Announcement

At the end of October 2023, it became known that about 180 robotic wolves were installed throughout Japan, the task of which is to prevent wildlife intrusions on private property. The so-called Monster Wolf was developed by Ohta Seiki.

The mechanized scarecrow has realistic proportions and a daunting grin. The head can rotate, and red LEDs are built into the eyes. Various sounds are played through the speaker. For example, after detecting an approaching animal using built-in sensors, the wolf will growl in a voice with a volume of 60 dB: "You can't get away with it!" Among the sounds in Monster Wolf's repertoire are gunshots, howls and barking dogs. The appearance of the robot is designed to scare away intruders while maintaining an element of theatrical artificiality, ensuring that people are not deceived.

Robotic wolves designed to prevent wildlife intrusions on private property

While Japan is grappling with the effects of a declining predator population, the country is also facing a growing number of incursions into gentrified areas of wildlife such as deer, wild boars, monkeys and bears. It is noted that deer and wild boars can cause damage to agricultural products, and meetings between people and monkeys or bears can turn into sad consequences. Monster Wolf is just designed to solve the problem.

The appearance of the robot is designed to scare away uninvited guests and at the same time preserve an element of theatrical artificiality

Although sudden light and noise can scare members of the fauna, many animals learn and adapt. Experts note that once a significant proportion of any species are aware of the lack of real harm, the deterrent action of wolf robots can weaken. To reduce the addictive effect, it is proposed to periodically change the location of the scarecrow. According to Ohta Seiki, the robot in wolf skin attracted international attention: requests came from about ten countries.^[1]

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