Open Animal Tracks

Risa Shinoda, a PhD student from Kyoto University focusing on computer vision, dives into the fascinating world of animal tracking. She unveils the OpenAnimalTracks dataset, designed for predicting animal footprints and discusses her model’s algorithms and accuracy. Risa explores how computer vision is revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing practices and animal welfare. She also addresses challenges in capturing precise photographic evidence and the critical role of understanding animal tracks in wildlife conservation.