Instinct develops the Automated Surveying Unit (ASU), a satellite-enabled acoustic monitoring device that automates wildlife surveying by listening for over 6,500 species in real-time. This technology addresses the inefficiencies of manual wildlife monitoring, providing immediate data processing and notifications to enhance conservation efforts in remote areas.
Funding
$20K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional wildlife surveying methods are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and can negatively impact wildlife due to human presence. Analyzing recorded audio for species detection is a lengthy process, delaying critical insights for timely conservation efforts.
Solution
Instinct provides the Automated Surveying Unit (ASU), a satellite-enabled acoustic monitoring device that automates wildlife surveying. The ASU listens for over 6,500 species in real-time, processing data on the edge and providing timely notifications, even from remote locations. This technology offers a consistent, effective, and efficient way to monitor wildlife, eliminating the need for manual audio review and accelerating species detection. The ASU enables immediate data processing and notifications, enhancing conservation efforts by providing timely insights into wildlife populations.
Target Audience
The primary customers are biologists, conservation organizations, and land management agencies responsible for wildlife monitoring and protection.
Features
- Real-time acoustic monitoring for over 6,500 species
- Automated data processing and species identification
- Satellite connectivity for remote deployment and data transmission
- Edge computing capabilities for immediate analysis
- Timely notifications of species detections