The Similipal Tiger Reserve was fitted with 100-150 cameras loaded with an artificial intelligence (AI) model called TrailGuard AI.
TrailGuard AI-Key Features
- AI-powered cameras (100-150 units) deployed to detect poachers and wildlife.
- Helped arrest 96 poachers and seize 86 illegal weapons in 10 months.
- Uses edge AI processing, filtering between ‘animals’, ‘humans’, and ‘vehicles’ in real-time.
- Alerts officials in 30-40 seconds, enabling quick response.
Impact:
- Enhances wildlife conservation using AI.
- Provides a model for other reserves globally to combat poaching.
(Source: The Hindu)
