An AI radar system designed to keep both polar bears and people safe has proven a success at a weather station in Nunavut, Canada. Dubbed “Bear-dar,” the system detected a mother polar bear and her two cubs near the station, enabling staff to safely deter them. Developed by nonprofit Polar Bears International in partnership with radar manufacturer Spotter Global and the Canadian government, the tech aims to eliminate surprise interactions. Paired with a camera, the radar detects and tracks motion, alerting staff and giving them visuals of what’s approaching.
