Researchers build AI road signs to save endangered wildlife
Australian researchers just developed LAARMA, a self-learning AI roadside system designed to prevent vehicle collisions with endangered wildlife like cassowaries. Combining cameras, thermal imaging, and LiDAR, the low-cost setup triggers real-time warning signs that slowed drivers by up to 6.3 km/h. Why it matters: The team is open-sourcing the code on GitHub so conservationists worldwide can adapt it for local species.