| I&T Solution |
AI-powered Aqua-bot for Detection and Clearance of Invasive Alien Species
(REF: S-1550) |
| Trial Project |
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| Solution Feature |
- Develop an aqua-bot platform suitable for shallow water environments in wetlands (with a water depth of approximately 0.5 meters)
- Integrate modules including camera, high-performance edge computing devices, water jets, etc. with the aqua-bot platform
- By utilizing camera on the aqua-bot as it navigates through the wetland environment, surrounding environmental images are collected to identify specific invasive species
- Create an invasive species image dataset, develop an artificial intelligence-based perception model for detecting and identifying invasive species, and achieve real-time detection of invasive species
- Develop a water jet operation control algorithm, control nozzle switch and angle based on GAS orientation information obtained by vision model, and achieve synchronized collaboration between visual detection and water jet operation for clearance of invasive alien species
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| Trial Application and Expected Outcome |
- Develop an aqua-bot artificial intelligence robot equipped with modules such as visual perception, edge computing, water gun cleaning, and communication
- The aqua-bot can achieve autonomous cruising in shallow water environments of wetlands and has remote control capabilities
- The AI-based visual perception model can effectively detect specific invasive species, such as golden apple snail eggs
- The control algorithm can achieve synchronized coordination between the visual perception module and the water jet operation, enabling water spraying for clearance of invasive species on the surface of wetland vegetation
- Carry out on-site testing in wetland environments to assess the effectiveness of the developed waterborne AI robot for detecting and cleaning invasive species
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| Info on I&T Solution Provider |
| Solution Provider | : | Hong Kong Productivity Council | | Address | : | HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong | | Contact Person | : | LEI XU |
| Position | : | Postdoctoral Researcher | | Tel | : | 27885058 | | Email | : |
leixu@hkpc.org |
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