Japan Uses Robot Wolves to Stop Bears

May 13, 2026, 14:58
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

A company in Hokkaido makes a robot called the 'Monster Wolf'. Many people want to buy it because there are more bears in Japan.

Main Body

Bears are a big problem now. In 2025 and 2026, 13 people died. More than 50,000 people saw bears in towns and schools. One scientist says bears move to towns because fewer people live in the countryside. The 'Monster Wolf' is a robot. It has fake fur and bright lights. It makes loud noises that bears can hear from far away. It costs about $4,000. Farmers and workers buy it to stay safe. The company is slow because they make the robots by hand. The company wants to make the robot better. They want to add wheels so the robot can move. They also want to use AI cameras to see the bears.

Conclusion

More bears and fewer people in the country make the 'Monster Wolf' very important. The company cannot make them fast enough.

Learning

🛠️ The 'Action' Word

In this story, we see words that tell us what something does or is.

The 'S' Rule When we talk about one thing (a robot, a scientist, a bear), we add an -s to the action word.

  • The robot makes noise. →\rightarrow (One robot)
  • The company wants to help. →\rightarrow (One company)
  • A bear moves to town. →\rightarrow (One bear)

Comparing Groups When we talk about many things, we remove the -s.

  • Bears move to towns. →\rightarrow (Many bears)
  • People want to buy it. →\rightarrow (Many people)

Quick Vocabulary Swap

  • Fewer →\rightarrow a smaller number of people
  • By hand →\rightarrow not using a machine

Vocabulary Learning

company (n.)
an organization that sells or makes goods or services
Example:The robot company in Hokkaido is very busy.
robot (n.)
a machine that can be programmed to carry out tasks
Example:The Monster Wolf is a robot.
bear (n.)
a large animal that lives in forests
Example:Many people saw bears in towns.
town (n.)
a small city or community
Example:Bears moved to towns because fewer people live there.
scientist (n.)
a person who studies nature and experiments
Example:The scientist said bears move to towns.
countryside (n.)
the rural area outside cities
Example:People live in the countryside.
fur (n.)
the hair that covers some animals
Example:The robot has fake fur.
light (n.)
a source of illumination
Example:The robot has bright lights.
noise (n.)
sound that can be heard
Example:The robot makes loud noises.
wheel (n.)
a round part that turns on a robot
Example:They want to add wheels to the robot.