BirdBuddy's New Update with NatureIntelligence and More
TapTechNews July 16th news, the smart feeder BirdBuddy has recently announced an update named NatureIntelligence, bringing a series of new functions to users. After the upgrade, BirdBuddy can not only identify the species of the birds visiting the feeder, but also distinguish individual birds and name them through artificial intelligence image recognition technology, making bird watching more interesting.
The BirdBuddy company calls this function non-invasive bird tagging. Traditional bird tagging requires installing a tracker on the bird's leg, while BirdBuddy relies on its built-in 5MP high-definition camera and AI image recognition technology to distinguish different individuals by recognizing the detailed features of the birds. The company's CEO Franci Zidar said in a press release: The high-resolution sensor and close-up shooting function of the BirdBuddy feeder can allow users to clearly observe the features of the visiting birds, which is very suitable for the use of this function.
For example, users can now easily distinguish the blue jays visiting their own backyards and understand the frequency of each bird's visit. However, the actual effect remains to be seen. This function is currently still in the testing stage and is only limited to the birds that land on the feeder to be recognized.
The NatureIntelligence update also brings more practical functions. For example, when the feeder detects a sick or injured bird, it will promptly remind the user to facilitate the recovery of the birds. In addition, the range of recognition of BirdBuddy has also been extended to butterflies, bees, lizards, raccoons, squirrels, and even pet cats and dogs. In this way, users can decide whether to adjust the position of the feeder according to the little guys visiting the feeder to avoid the arrival of uninvited guests.
The NatureIntelligence update and the Nature Connected Home function (which can stream the video and sound around the feeder to smart home devices) are provided as part of the BirdBuddy Pro subscription service, with a monthly subscription fee starting at $5.99 (TapTechNews note: currently about 44 RMB), and the feeder itself costs $239 (currently about 1737 RMB).