Huawei partnered with protection organization Rainforest Connection (RFCx) to develop Nature Guardian, an acoustic monitoring system.
This system collects sound data from its surroundings and wirelessly transmits the data to the cloud. Huawei Cloud analyzes the data with AI to identify sound and detect illegal logging and poaching for the protection of endangered species and ecological balance.
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Rainforest
In the rainforests of Costa Rica, Sarawak, and Palawan, the sounds of chainsaws and trucks are accurately identified to prevent illegal logging.
Wetland
Austria's Lake Neusiedl covers an area of 18,000 hectares. It is the largest continuous reed area in Europe and home to many wetland creatures. The Nature Guardian system continuously collects all animal sounds, so that local personnel can predict the impact of climate change on animals and plants and formulate protection measures.
Oasis
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has designated 100 protected (and 3 vulnerable) oases in Italy. Its Nature Guardian project aims to prevent habitat destruction activities such as poaching and unauthorized motorcycle racing.
Valley
The "Nature Guardian" was deployed in the Nahuelbuta mountains and the Aoos Gorge to detect the sounds of trucks and chainsaws to prevent illegal logging and poaching. This project protects two endangered species: the Darwin's fox and the Balkan chamois.
Agricultural area
WWF, RFCx, and Huawei joined forces once again to deploy cloud- and AI-infused acoustic monitoring systems across 8 oases in Italy. Their mission is to delve into the world of bioacoustics. By comparing the biodiversity of organic agricultural areas with their traditional counterparts, they aim to uncover the most effective practices for sustainable agriculture while preserving our ecosystem.
Ocean
RFCx partnered with Ocean Research & Conservation Association Ireland (ORCAIreland) to launch the Smart Whale Sounds project off the South Coast of Ireland. This project helps with the identification and classification of different species in Irish waters. It helps track their distributions and behavior and how noise pollution is changing these patterns.
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