The “Deer Project” combines technological advances with environmental awareness. This is a system that alerts drivers about nearby animals.
A group of Colorado teens were in charge of devising an innovative project to prevent accidents animal traffic on the routes. This invention arose from an educational competition and has a strong ecological sense. The initiative mainly aims to save lives, both human and animal.
The young creators of the “Deer Project“they developed a device that uses infrared cameras, algorithms and machine learning to alert drivers about presences near the road. This advancement has enormous potential to reduce collisions and effectively protect wildlife.
What the “Deer Project” is about
This project arose within the framework of the contest “Samsung Solve for Tomorrow”, in which students were challenged to find technological solutions to problems in their community. The team consisted of teenagers Siddhi Singh, Dhriti Sinha, Robyn Ballheim and Bri Scoville. This group decided to focus its opportunity on a recurring problem: the accidents caused by wild animals such as deer and elk.
Using infrared cameras, the young women They created a system that detects the presence of these animals in the vicinity of the routes. This device is capable of process images in real time and alert drivers so they can slow down or take necessary steps to avoid a collision.
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“Deer Project”, a winning invention
The team is known as “The Rubber Duckies” and was recognized for his brilliant idea. In addition to winning the Colorado state competition, the initiative advanced to the national phase of the competition. Although they did not obtain first place in the final stage, the project continued to advance. With the support received, the young entrepreneurs obtained technological equipment that allowed them to continue perfecting their prototype, always with the goal of developing a more efficient system.
According to one of the creators, Siddhi Singh, They are working on incorporating more machine learning and refining the design. The possibility of integrating this technology into vehicles could be a great opportunity to change the landscape of road safety and contribute to animal welfare.
Source: Ambito
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