News: TrailGuard AI has recently made headlines due to its remarkable success in reducing poaching at Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve.
About TrailGuard AI
- TrailGuard AI is an advanced, AI-powered surveillance system designed for conservation and anti-poaching efforts.
- It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas, enabling swift action against poachers and illegal activities.
- TrailGuard AI consists of two compact components:
- Camera Unit – The size of a pen, strategically hidden in vegetation.
- Battery/Communication Unit – The size of a notepad, connected to the camera via a two-meter cable.
- These AI-enabled cameras operate in a low-power mode but activate upon detecting movement. The built-in AI model classifies objects into categories such as humans, animals, and vehicles. If a potential threat, such as a poacher, is detected, the camera transmits the image to a central control room within 30-40 seconds using cellular networks.
Key Features and Advantages
- Real-Time Alerts: Provides instant updates to enforcement teams.
- Compact and Concealed Design: Harder for poachers to detect and disable.
- Extended Battery Life: Operates for six months to a year without frequent maintenance.
- Cost-Effective: Priced at ₹50,000-53,000 per unit, making it more affordable than other live transmission technologies.
- Enhances Human-Wildlife Conflict Monitoring: Helps track movement patterns of elephants and tigers, mitigating risks to nearby communities.
