How ‘AI sentries’ are bringing new hope to Kerala’s human-wildlife conflict zones
The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest
A groundbreaking AI-driven digital sentry system has been deployed across six high-risk forest zones in Kerala, marking a significant advancement in addressing human-wildlife conflicts. Initially piloted at Mankala within the Paruthippally range of Thiruvananthapuram, the 'Farmguard' units have proven highly effective in deterring wild animals, achieving a near-100% success rate.
These units were subsequently expanded to five critical forest fringes in Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad over the past few months. Field officials report unprecedented success in deterring wild animal intrusions, leading forest authorities to consider expanding the technology to additional high-risk areas.
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