AI Based System For Animal Detection and Classification

An AI-based animal detection and classification system was successfully developed using Raspberry Pi 5. The proposed system combines image processing, audio analysis, motion sensing, and deep learning techniques to perform real-time animal monitoring. Experimental testing achieved an overall classification accuracy of 83.33%, demonstrating the effective-ness of the proposed approach. The developed system provides a low-cost, energy-efficient, and intelligent solution suitable for wildlife monitoring, smart agriculture, and rural safety applications.

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