Robo-Hornet-Spotters to the Rescue: AI Tracks Down Nasty Stingers
Alright folks, buckle up! Get ready for a wild tale where tweedy academics from the University of Exeter turn into tech-savvy heroes. Our champions have designed a monitoring system using artificial intelligence to track down those pesky, stingy, predatory Asian hornets and save innocent nests. Read on if you like a bit of an eco tech-thriller.
Key Points: Honey, We Shrunk the Hornets
- Proving that necessity is the mother of invention, researchers at the University of Exeter have birthed a monitoring system using artificial intelligence to track down Asian hornets. Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant would be proud.
- This genius system lures the hornets to a monitoring station using the irresistible draw of impregnated food on a sponge cloth. Yes, you read that right. They’ve literally built a sophisticated AI bug zapper.
- Once the hornets are where they want them, SNAP! An overhead camera captures their mugshots. Sting and you’re out!
The Final Sting: Hornet Spotters To The Rescue
As we wrap up this epic combination of entomology and artificial intelligence, one can’t help but marvel at the creative genius of these researchers. They’ve basically built a sting operation for hornets; couldn’t think of a better marriage between tech and nature. Long story short, predatory Asian hornets should start working on their alibis because the AI-powered detectives from the University of Exeter are on the case. Look out hornets, your reign of terror might soon be over. Buzz off!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/03/early-warning-system-track-asian-hornets-university-of-exeter
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