AI Water Cannon Fights Pigeon Dropping Problem on Balconies

Khaosod•International•10d ago

Reader Briefing

A Thai innovator has developed an AI-powered water cannon turret to automatically detect and deter pigeons from nesting on balconies.

•A young Thai man created an AI-powered water cannon turret to solve the problem of pigeon droppings on balconies.
•The system uses AI object detection to identify pigeons and a water cannon to automatically repel them.
•The invention has garnered significant attention online, with many users expressing interest in purchasing it.
•The technology has potential for further development to detect and deter other animals.

•Pigeon droppings on balconies are a common and difficult problem for many homeowners.
•A Reddit user developed an AI-powered automatic water cannon turret.
•The AI water cannon was created to automatically detect and shoot water at pigeons.
•The system utilizes a USB camera, a mini-computer (Orange Pi 5), and an AI model (YOLO-World V2L) for object detection.
•When a pigeon is detected, the system aims and fires water to drive the bird away automatically.
•The invention has received positive reactions online, with users praising its creativity and practicality.
•A Reddit user commented, 'This is absolutely amazing. You should make it and sell it for real. I believe it would sell very well.'
•The creator has not yet revealed plans for commercial production, but the strong public interest suggests potential market demand.

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Reddit User

"This is absolutely amazing. You should make it and sell it for real. I believe it would sell very well."

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Young Man(หนุ่ม)

The inventor of the AI water cannon turret designed to repel pigeons.

Artificial Intelligence technology used in the water cannon turret for object detection and automated action.

Orange Pi 5

A small computer used as a core component in the AI water cannon turret to process data and control the system.

YOLO-World V2L

An AI model for object detection, functioning as the 'eyes' of the water cannon turret to identify pigeons.

Social media platform where the inventor shared details of the AI water cannon, and where users expressed their interest and comments.