Conservation Tools: The Next Generation of Engineering--Biology Collaborations

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2301.01103v1
• Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2023 13:58:31 GMT
• Title: Conservation Tools: The Next Generation of Engineering--Biology Collaborations
• Authors: Andrew Schulz (1 and 2), Cassie Shriver (3), Suzanne Stathatos (4), Benjamin Seleb (3), Emily Weigel (3), Young-Hui Chang (3), M. Saad Bhamla (5), David Hu (1 and 3), Joseph R. Mendelson III (3 and 6). ((1) School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Tech, (2) Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, (3) School of Biological Sciences Georgia Tech, (4) School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences California Institute of Technology, (5) School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Tech, (6) Zoo Atlanta)
• Abstract summary: We will use case studies to demonstrate the importance of designing conservation tools with human-wildlife interaction in mind. Conservation technology has the potential to benefit biodiversity but also has broader impacts on fields such as sustainability and environmental protection.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: The recent increase in public and academic interest in preserving biodiversity has led to the growth of the field of conservation technology. This field involves designing and constructing tools that utilize technology to aid in the conservation of wildlife. In this article, we will use case studies to demonstrate the importance of designing conservation tools with human-wildlife interaction in mind and provide a framework for creating successful tools. These case studies include a range of complexities, from simple cat collars to machine learning and game theory methodologies. Our goal is to introduce and inform current and future researchers in the field of conservation technology and provide references for educating the next generation of conservation technologists. Conservation technology not only has the potential to benefit biodiversity but also has broader impacts on fields such as sustainability and environmental protection. By using innovative technologies to address conservation challenges, we can find more effective and efficient solutions to protect and preserve our planet's resources.

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