For first-year computer science student, Anirudh Dabas, encountering Canada geese on campus was a culture shock.
Dabas decided to help people avoid Canada geese using AI. He built Waddleloo, a platform that allows students to report goose sightings. Users can upload a photo of a goose, and an AI model will detect and count the birds in the frame. It will also check for signs of aggressive behaviour, such as raised wings, open beaks, and protective posturing around nests or goslings.
The platform’s main feature is an interactive map that displays verified sightings, with colour-coded zones for hotspots and nesting areas. It also has a mapping tool called “safe route” that helps users navigate around high-risk areas.
Read the full story from Computer Science to learn more.