Wolves are a natural part of Sweden’s ecosystem, but for farmers, they pose a significant threat to livestock. Every year, predation leads to economic loss, distress, and escalating conflicts between conservation efforts and rural communities. Traditional methods like fencing and guard animals have limitations—wolves adapt, and manual monitoring is costly. A more intelligent, proactive, and humane solution is needed.

Together with WWF, we are deploying our stationary Edge units designed to detect and deter animals, in this case wolves, before they attack. By using real-time AI detection and species-specific acoustic signals, the system gently steers wolves away from pastures, reducing the risk of predation without harming wildlife. This is about creating balance—protecting farmers’ livelihoods while ensuring large carnivores remain part of a thriving ecosystem.

Current Progress & Next Steps

2024: Testing has begun in controlled environments like wildlife parks, where AI models are being fine-tuned to accurately detect wolves and trigger the most effective deterrent signals. The next phase will see deployment on at least five farms in Sweden, where the units will be strategically placed to keep wolves at bay.

2025: We have taken the next step—connecting multiple devices into a coordinated system, allowing units to communicate with each other and trigger automated responses. Farmers will receive real-time alerts via an intuitive platform, giving them complete oversight of predator activity near their herds.