Ever think about what's happening on Brazil's roads besides traffic jams? 🛣️ Sadly, about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second here. That's a staggering 475 million creatures a year! From cute capybaras 🐹 to quirky armadillos 🦔, our wildlife is paying a hefty price.
But here's where it gets exciting! 🤖 Enter Gabriel Souto Ferrante, a computer science student with a passion for tech and nature. Shocked by the carnage on our roads, he decided to spring into action. His mission? Use cutting-edge AI to alert drivers when animals are nearby, helping to save countless lives!
\"It's the biggest direct impact on wildlife today in Brazil,\" says Alex Bager, coordinator at the Brazilian Center for Road Ecology (CBEE). And Gabriel isn't about to let that continue.
By combining artificial intelligence with real-time data, Gabriel's solution aims to create safer roads for both animals and drivers. Imagine driving down the highway and receiving an alert: \"Watch out! 🐾 Wildlife ahead.\" Pretty cool, right?
In a world where tech often seems disconnected from nature, it's inspiring to see young innovators bridging that gap. 🌿 So next time you're cruising down the road, remember that every action counts. And with heroes like Gabriel leading the way, we're one step closer to a future where humans and wildlife can coexist peacefully.
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Scientist in Brazil aims to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
cgtn.com
