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Episode Synopsis
As Japan continues to battle record numbers of bear attacks, a robot wolf invented to scare the animals away has become a surprise hit, with inquiries for the product tripling in recent months.
The faux fur-clad Monster Wolf, developed by Hokkaido-based precision machining company Ohta Seiki, may not look realistic – it was initially mocked for its “foolish” appearance – but has proven its effectiveness since it was first released in 2016, according to Kyodo news agency.
When the robot wolf’s...
The faux fur-clad Monster Wolf, developed by Hokkaido-based precision machining company Ohta Seiki, may not look realistic – it was initially mocked for its “foolish” appearance – but has proven its effectiveness since it was first released in 2016, according to Kyodo news agency.
When the robot wolf’s...
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