Kiwibit AI-Powered Feeder Identifies Backyard Birds
TL;DR. Kiwibit launched an AI-powered bird feeder, Beako, which uses computer vision to identify bird species visiting a backyard. - The smart feeder uses an integrated camera and AI to catalog birds, sending notifications to a companion app. - Users can track species, collect data, and share findings with a community, treating bird watching like a game. - The device includes solar charging and a 2-liter capacity, and also records audio and video of the birds.
- Kiwibit introduced the Beako AI-powered bird feeder with computer vision for bird identification.
- The feeder captures images and video, identifying species and sending notifications to users' phones.
- It encourages a gamified approach to bird-watching through species collection and data tracking.
- Key features include solar charging, a 2-liter capacity, and a social community aspect.
Sources
- Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy — techcrunch.com