Alaska Airport Introduces Robot Predator to Deter Wildlife

Aurora, a robot designed to mimic predators, aims to enhance safety by scaring away birds and other animals from aircraft paths.

A headless robot named Aurora, designed to mimic a coyote or fox, will be deployed at Alaska's second largest airport to deter wildlife.
Aurora's primary function is to prevent birds and other animals from endangering aircraft by patrolling the airport's perimeter.
The robot was chosen over other methods, such as using drones to spray repellents, due to its ability to invoke a natural predator response in wildlife.
If successful, similar robots could be sent to smaller airports across Alaska, offering a cost-effective alternative to human deterrent teams.
The $70,000 robot, funded by a federal grant, can navigate in various weather conditions and will always be accompanied by a human handler.