AI-enabled TrailGuard cameras have been successfully installed at Odisha's similipal tiger reserve

What is TrailGuard AI?

It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas and take swift action against poachers and illegal activities.

TrailGuard AI consists of two compact components

How Does It Operate?

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Key attributes and capabilities

• Easy to Hide: The pen-size camera unit and notepad-size battery unit are linked by a 2-meter cable, so they're easy to conceal.
• Long Battery Life: Up to 6 months to 1 year without frequent maintenance
• Using a mobile network, the images are quickly transmitted to the authorities – in 30-40 seconds.
• Cost-effective: At 50, 000 to 53, 000 each, it is inexpensive enough for widespread use.
• Wide adoption: currently in use at 14 sites in 5 states including Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh and Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.