AI and robots used to gather environmental data

Artificial intelligence is being used to track the number and species of birds and trees in the Wetland Park in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong. There are plans to apply this technology in the Northern Metropolis. AI-equipped rotating cameras were installed in this bird hide last April.

The system integrates image recognition and acoustic monitoring functions for round-the-clock surveillance, covering a radius of up to 500 metres. Footage will be fed in real-time, enabling officers to carry out further analysis of the birds’ behavior. It is also useful for identifying nocturnal and concealed species.