Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) partners with RoboticsCats to research AI applications for biodiversity management. Fig 1: A beautiful morning in habitat located at northwest Hong Kong HKBWS, the only local civil society aiming at appreciating and conserving Hong Kong birds and the natural environment, was established in 1957.…

RoboticsCats innovates AI solutions to mitigate wildfire risks and damages, protect infrastructure, and conserve biodiversity. We work closely with our technology partners in our R&D activities. One of our key partners is Google. We leverage Google technologies to build our products. Below is an inventory list as of August 2023.…

Colombia is the third-largest country in South America with the largest forest area. It has 59.7 million hectares of forests, of which 39.4 million hectares are in the Amazon area. This is one of the regions with the greatest water supply. However, severe deforestation is caused by forest fires and…

OpenLayers, Google Maps, and OpenStreetMap are all popular map APIs that provide developers with tools and functionalities to integrate maps into their applications. While they serve similar purposes, there are some differences between them. The choice between OpenLayers, Google Maps, and OpenStreetMap depends on your specific requirements, including data source…

To detect wildfire ignition as soon as possible using visual AI detection, image quality is critical. To capture high-quality images, we recommend video surveillance cameras with rectilinear lenses, IP66/IP68 enclosures with wipers, and a resolution of 1920x1080. Fig 1: AXIS Q6225-LE with Rectilinear Lens, IP66/68 enclosure and wiper. Rectilinear Lens…

Over the past five years, California has witnessed the devastating impact of wildfires, with approximately 10 million acres of forest burned and 39,000 destroyed. In 2022 alone, Cal Fire reports 7,490 wildfires consumed 362,455 aces, resulting in 9 deaths and 876 structure damages. These numbers provide a glimpse into the…

Wildfires are fast and furious. With the unexpected hot weather, increasing wildfire risk in WUI, rising home construction costs, and the recent exodus of insurres from the California home insurance market, homeowners are facing significant financial risks if their properties are damaged by wildfires. Homeowners need solutions to mitigate wildfire…

Sugarcane farming in Brazil is a thriving industry that holds a prominent position globally. With favorable climatic conditions and extensive agricultural expertise, Brazil leads in sugarcane production and exports. However, this flourishing sector is not without its challenges, particularly concerning the persistent threat of wildfires. Fig 1: LookOut Wildfire Detection…

Turn on Your LookOut Wildfire Detection Service Today It is now July, and the northern hemisphere is entering summertime, with fire seasons starting in many countries. We don't know when the recent drought and heatwaves will end. Time is running out to do more forest thinning and fuel reduction. Besides…

Our biodiversity is magnificent and full of wonders. Fig1: Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong With increasing climate risks, surging biodiversity crisis, growing stakeholder expectations, and greater regulatory demands, businesses and individuals must act now to help society to transition to a more sustainable world and protect our nature.…