is a UK social enterprise focused on creating a healthy planet ecosystem by supporting pollenizers such as bees, moths, and butterflies. Pollenize partners with tech companies and organizations to develop new ways to track and improve biodiversity so insects can recover and local environments can flourish.
"If the AI system detects an Asian Hornet, it sends an alert to Pollenize, which contacts the authorities," said Elmes."Authorities then put a radio tag on it and can track the hornet back to its nest and destroy it.", Asian Hornets constitute a significant threat to the existence of honeybees and other pollinators.
"Our computer vision technology enables the automated detection and tracking of Asian Hornets using cameras and image processing algorithms, allowing Pollenize to carry out their work of identifying and tracking down the Asian Hornets, and eventually destroying the nests."Landau says that computer vision can also open many opportunities for endangered wildlife.
Landau believes that adopting computer vision for these projects will only become more widespread and its applications more diverse. He cites use cases like advanced monitoring systems, such as drones equipped with computer vision technology, capable of surveying large areas and identifying pollinator populations in real time.