Still putting a scarecrow perched atop a pole in a cornfield to scare off wild animals? Well, local officials in Japan has taken a step further with the help of technology. /Yicai Photo

A wolf-like robot has been introduced on a trial basis in Kisarazu in southwest Chiba Prefecture, which will help farmers better reduce the damage to agriculture, according to reports. /Yicai Photo

With the size of a real wolf, the robot wolf is said to detect intruders with an infrared ray sensor, and also able to cycle, flash its red LED eyes through 18 different intimidating sounds. /Yicai Photo

Reportedly, there have been no signs of wild boars, birds or other animals in the city of Kisarazu with such a new device since earlier in July. /Yicai Photo