With growing global emphasis on ecological conservation, NVIDIA is collaborating with numerous international organizations to explore the applications of artificial intelligence in wildlife protection. According to the United Nations, over one million species are at risk of extinction, and AI-powered conservation measures offer novel solutions to maintain ecosystems and support biodiversity.
Ai2, a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute, launched the EarthRanger software platform to assist park managers and ecologists in making more informed wildlife conservation decisions. At its core is a machine learning model, trained using NVIDIA Hopper GPUs in the cloud, accurately predicting elephant activity near human settlements. By analyzing data from the world's largest elephant movement database, the AI model alerts managers to take timely action, preventing conflicts stemming from accidental crop encounters.
Beyond elephants, EarthRanger integrates wildlife information from over 100 data sources, including camera traps, acoustic sensors, and satellite data, providing a comprehensive conservation perspective. South African startup Rouxcel Technology utilizes this platform, deploying over 1200 AI-powered RhinoWatch devices to monitor endangered rhinos in real-time, enabling prompt responses to anomalies and ensuring their safety.
OroraTech, another company participating in NVIDIA's Inception program, combines wildlife protection with wildfire monitoring. Using satellite imagery and AI, they detect threats to natural habitats, covering over 30 million hectares across Africa and Australia.
Furthermore, Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), an international non-profit, supports over 250 conservation projects globally. Their deployed remote cameras utilize AI models for real-time monitoring, alerting rangers to potential threats. These AI models process and analyze over 65,000 images daily to safeguard wildlife.
Amidst growing global attention to AI-driven environmental conservation initiatives, NVIDIA will share its latest advancements at the upcoming global AI conference, furthering progress in conservation efforts.
