Hey there, folks in Pune! Exciting news coming your way from the Junnar division of the forest department. They’re considering using artificial intelligence to help track leopard sightings in the area. How cool is that?
So here’s the deal – they want to set up camera traps that can capture images of leopards within a 500-meter range. These images will then be sent to a cloud server where AI technology will analyze them. The AI system will compare the images with a database of leopard photos to track their behavior and movements.
But wait, there’s more! Once the system detects a potential threat, it will send alerts to forest officials and local villagers via email and text message. Pretty high-tech, right?
However, there are some challenges to overcome. Engineers found that the close proximity of homes to sugarcane fields makes it tricky to send alerts quickly. The team is exploring using specialized vision cameras instead of thermal cameras to improve the system’s effectiveness.
Forest officials are currently gathering information in hotspot areas to better understand leopard activity. The first trial of the AI-based alert system will take place in areas where human settlements are further away from leopard habitats.
The success of this project will depend on the team’s ability to adapt the system to the unique landscape of Junnar. It’s all about keeping everyone safe and informed. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting initiative!
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