New Product Launch: Bear Detection System 'MIRAI-X KUMA' Using Video AI Now Available

[Shipments Begin June 22; Multiple Projects Already Underway]

SOREST Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Ryokoku Gyoku) announces the launch of 'MIRAI-X KUMA' (pronounced 'Mirai Ekkusu Kuma'), a video AI-based bear detection system, starting June 22, 2026. The system aims to prevent human casualties caused by bear encounters.

In addition to core functionality, an optional connection to generative AI—currently gaining attention—is available to improve detection accuracy.

Product Overview: 'MIRAI-X KUMA'

This product analyzes surveillance camera footage using AI to detect bears (Asian black bears and brown bears) and sends alerts.

Alerts are delivered via warning lights, social media notifications (smartphone apps), and email.

The system is designed to integrate with existing audio systems and cloud-based wildlife hazard maps.

The AI model has been trained primarily on video data of Asian black bears and brown bears captured in Japan, ensuring high detection accuracy under Japanese environmental conditions. Since bear appearances vary significantly by region, season, weather, and time of day, relying solely on generic overseas training data may not achieve sufficient detection performance.

Development Background

While wildlife detection systems for bears, deer, monkeys, and wild boars have gradually become widespread, challenges remain regarding implementation costs and operational frameworks.

However, in recent years, bear encounters causing human injuries have become increasingly common, raising the urgency for preventive measures and making system adoption unavoidable.

Integration with Existing Equipment

The system can operate independently or be connected to existing infrastructure:

- Compatible with existing surveillance cameras and public address systems. Connecting to cameras already installed for river or traffic monitoring allows cost-effective deployment. Integration with municipal public address systems or school PA systems enables wide-area audio warnings via speakers.

- Designed to connect with various companies’ wildlife hazard map websites. Even if building an in-house map service is cost-prohibitive, integration with cloud-based mapping services or existing websites allows effective service delivery at lower cost.

- Optional connection to third-party generative AI servers can reduce false positives by improving detection accuracy. The video AI and generative AI can share verification tasks. (User video data will not be publicly disclosed.)

Key Features

- High detection accuracy based on accumulated training data Utilizes video data collected over many years.

- Operable on PCs or edge devices A PC can analyze up to 30 connected surveillance cameras—ideal for factories, parks, parking lots, supermarkets, schools, government offices, and hospitals. An edge device can analyze up to 2 cameras—suitable for mountain facilities, huts, warehouses, and mountain trails.

- Simple deployment via package solution Supports environments from a single camera to large-scale multi-camera installations. Ideal for cost-conscious users who wish to test the system with just one camera.

Recommended Actions After Detection

Upon detecting an approaching bear, it is recommended to issue voice warnings to people to prevent human-bear encounters.

After driving a bear away, it is difficult to predict whether it will return to the mountains or move toward urban areas.

Sales Information

- Product Name: 'MIRAI-X KUMA' (Pronunciation: Mirai Ekkusu Kuma) - Shipment Start Date: June 22, 2026 - Price: Open pricing - Sales Channels: Distributors, wholesalers, IT resellers, local network installation companies, and surveillance camera vendors - Trial Kit: Free trial kits available for easy evaluation - Porting Support: Paid support available for integration into devices manufactured and sold by other companies

Target Markets

Wide-ranging applications in areas adjacent to forests:

- Factories, parking lots, hospitals, schools, campgrounds, supermarkets - Municipal facilities (branch offices, parks, community centers, libraries, sports fields) - Outdoor equipment maintenance - Solar and onshore wind power generation - Railway and road maintenance - Utilization of cable TV surveillance cameras - Green spaces and nature conservation areas - Agriculture and livestock farming

Audio warning integration is particularly effective in areas with high human traffic.

Development and Sales Structure

The product was developed by MarkAny Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea), a company with extensive experience in information security. SOREST Co., Ltd., its Japanese subsidiary, handles sales and distribution in Japan.

Company Overview

About SOREST Co., Ltd.

- Address: 8F, Miko Building, 9-9 Yotsuya-sakamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0002 - TEL: 03-6273-0662 - URL: https://sorest.co.jp/ - Established: November 25, 2019

Founded as an importer and distributor of overseas video AI software, SOREST has supplied products to major telecommunications companies and provided OEM solutions to electronics manufacturers.

Affiliated Company

About MarkAny Co., Ltd.

- URL: https://en.markany.com/

Distribution and Inquiries

SOREST Co., Ltd. Sales Department

- TEL: 03-6273-0662 - URL: https://sorest.co.jp/contact/ - Email: news-jp@sorest.co.jp - Business Hours: 10:00–17:00