Introduction:
In some parts of India and Africa, elephants and big cats face a critical threat from poaching, even within protected areas. A promising solution has emerged in the form of TrailGuard AI, a system developed by Resolve, a US-based environmental organization, in collaboration with Intel.
This innovative technology employs small cameras equipped with Intel’s tech to monitor endangered species and detect potential poachers. The cameras can transmit images to authorities within 30 seconds using cell or long-range radio signals.
What sets TrailGuard apart is its adaptability; its custom AI models can be trained not only to identify humans but also various species of interest, from tigers to hyenas.
During a test phase in East Africa, TrailGuard arrested over 30 poachers, and large-scale testing is underway in tiger-populated central India.
As poaching continues to pose a grave threat to iconic wildlife, TrailGuard AI represents a beacon of hope in the effort to prevent these majestic animals from facing extinction in our lifetime.
What is Animal Protector (TrailGuard AI)?
Imagine a superhero for national parks that’s TrailGuard AI. Acting as a high-tech security system, it’s on a mission to detect, thwart, and nab poachers who threaten the precious wildlife in our protected areas.
This ingenious technology not only enhances understanding of poaching activities but also helps authorities dismantle illegal wildlife trade networks.
Picture this: compact enough to hide along trails, TrailGuard AI’s camera head uses its AI wizardry to spot humans in images and swiftly sends these crucial snapshots back to park headquarters using GSM, long-range radio, or satellite networks.
The proof is in the pudding during a real-life test in the Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania, TrailGuard AI played a pivotal role in the arrest of thirty poachers and the confiscation of over 1,300 pounds of bushmeat. It’s like having a guardian angel for our wildlife, ensuring a safer haven for these incredible creatures.
Features:
The unique picture system under evaluation is called the “TrailGuard AI camera-alert system.”
Can measure 13.8 cm long and 1.4 cm wide.
It can take pictures of specific species of interest.
It is slim and shaped like a pen.
How It works?
TrailGuard AI sends the photos in real-time to park administrators’ and other relevant parties’ computers and cell phones.
Having less than 30 seconds between the motion sensor’s activation from the tiger’s passage, the AI algorithm’s loading and inference of four photographs, transmission to the mobile network, the Internet, and the appropriate authorities.
Using cellular communication, the gadget can send over 2,500 photos on a single battery charge to finish the wish list.
Conclusion:
To satisfy the increasing demand for TrailGuard AI, RESOLVE is stepping up its game and striving to keep this innovative technology as reasonably priced as possible.
The objective is to guarantee its extensive application in wildlife reserves, which sorely require this form of safeguarding.
TrailGuard AI is the superhero of conservation technologies, created as part of the WildTech@RESOLVE effort, which aims to provide reliable, cutting-edge equipment for tracking and protecting wildlife.
And what do you know? It’s not the only fancy device in their toolbox. They have ForestGuard AI, which detects and stops illicit logging in protected forests by keeping a lookout for logging trucks.
WildEyes AI, which focuses on certain wildlife species to reduce human-wildlife conflict and enhance wildlife monitoring. In essence, RESOLVE arming nature