Smart Trap: AI-Enhanced Monkey Recognition System for Human-Centered Wildlife Management
摘要
The “Smart Trap: AI-Enhanced Monkey Recognition System” revolutionizes wildlife management by combining high-resolution imaging and advanced AI. Utilizing the YOLOv8 model, the system precisely detects and identifies long-tailed macaques, ensuring high precision and recall rates. A real-time notification feature via Telegram alerts wildlife authorities when a monkey enters the trap, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing animal suffering. By integrating human-centered technology, this system enables proactive and humane interventions in wildlife management. The system’s adaptability and real-time functionality underscore its versatility. Future improvements will expand species coverage, integrate multi-modal sensors, and enhance user interfaces. This research sets a new standard for humane, efficient wildlife management and lays a solid foundation for future AI-driven advancements in human-wildlife interaction.