News Black Bear Akita City, Akita Aug 1, 2025

Description

In August 2025, a bear was caught in a box trap set in a mountain forest in Akita Prefecture, and local officials were notified. The Akita cable TV demonstration uses vibration sensors and AI image analysis to determine captures and transmits the data via LPWA.

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Summary

In August 2025, a demonstration by Akita Cable TV confirmed that a bear was caught in a box trap set in a mountain forest in Akita Prefecture. The system uses vibration sensors and AI image analysis to verify captures and notifies local authorities, sending data via low-power wide-area (LPWA) wireless — a method expected to aid wildlife control and disaster prevention in remote areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, August 1, 2025

Address

Coordinates

39.719256, 140.104267

Sources